Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We conducted the current analyses by combining efficacy and safety characteristics of all FDA approved stroke prophylaxis treatment strategies for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We searched SCOPUS from 1945 till October 2015 for randomized controlled trials comparing these strategies and reporting efficacy and safety outcomes. …”
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The Effect of Diode Laser and Resin Infiltration on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Demineralized Enamel by Mohammad Hossein Toodezaeim, Asma Mohammadi

“…Specimens were randomly divided into three equal groups (n=12), namely: Group 1 (control group): no surface treatment was applied. …”
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Design and evaluation of a novel direct hemagglutination test based on a recombinant protein for diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis by Abolfazl Masoumi Koushk Mehdi, Hossein Motedayyen, Majid Fasihi Harandi, Hossein Akbari, Amin Moradi Hasan-Abad, Mohsen Arbabi

“…Therefore, this study focused on designing and investigating a novel direct hemagglutination test (HAT) using a recombinant protein to diagnose hydatid disease. Methods The fusion protein IH4_Antigen_HisTag was designed by incorporating EgFABP1, EgTeg, and IH4 nanobody sequences. …”
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Serve Yourself or Serve Your Students? How and When Supervisor Narcissism is Related to Mental Health of Graduate Students by Wu W, Chang K, Bai L

“…Additionally, the study examines the mediating effects of mentorship styles (relationship-oriented and task-oriented) and the moderating role of student’s proactive personality.Methods: This study conducted a three-wave survey, with each wave administered at four-month intervals, involving 547 graduate students. …”
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Probiotic supplementation regulated swine growth performance, fecal odor reduction and carcass characteristics by modulating intestinal microbiome by Yung-Tsung Chen, Yu-Ting Sun, Herng-Fu Lee, Yu-Chun Lin, Ming-Ju Chen

“…Despite the extensive investigation into the effects of probiotic administration on swine growth performance and odor reduction by short study durations, the analysis of carcass characteristics and potential mechanistic insights involving gut microbiota and downstream pathways is still few. Methods A total of 48 crossbred LYD [(Landrace x Yorkshire) x Duroc] piglets (equal numbers of males and females) were randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments: control (CON), Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens M1 (M1), M1 + Bacillus amyloliquefaciens S20 (SA group) and M1 + S20 + Bacillus subtilis S14 (SAM group). …”
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Subjective social status among young working women in Sweden: how is it established and how does it affect health and well-being? A qualitative interview study by Ylva Lindberg, Åsa Andersén, Anna Nyberg, Ulrika Winblad, Ingrid Demmelmaier

“…The aim of the study was to explore how young working women in Sweden perceive social status and how it relates to their own health and well-being. Methods The study sample included 15 women aged 25–35 years, recruited from the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health, a cohort derived from a representative sample of the Swedish working population. …”
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Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Ocular Dermoid Cysts at the Philippine General Hospital by Justin Alan A. Yao, Mary Ellaine S. Diaz, Ruben Lim Bon Siong

“…Objective: This study described the clinical profile and outcomes of patients with ocular dermoid cysts at a subspecialty Ophthalmology clinic of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Methods: Medical records of 38 patients seen at the External Disease & Cornea Clinic from January 2012 to June 2023 were reviewed. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Addressing these challenges is crucial for promoting gender equality and unlocking women's potential for growth. …”
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Psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. by Roland Pongou, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Stéphanie Maltais, Marie Christelle Mabeu, Arunika Agarwal, Sanni Yaya

“…Hence, the present study examines the predictors of psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, and how they differ by gender.<h4>Methods</h4>Data of 2,756 adults aged 18 years and above from a cross-sectional online survey conducted between July and October 2020 was used for this study. …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Standardized ultrasound-guided techniques were used with equal volumes of local anesthetic. Pain scores were assessed postoperatively using the Visual Analog Scale. …”
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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…We evaluated the acceptability of vending machines (VMs) to distribute HIV self-test (HIVST) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-sample kits, from the service user and stakeholder perspective.Methods Six VMs were placed across Brighton and Hove (UK) in publicly accessible locations. …”
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The economic burden of Lyme disease and the cost-effectiveness of Lyme disease interventions: A scoping review. by Stephen Mac, Sara R da Silva, Beate Sander

“…Societal costs for Lyme disease can be equally impactful as healthcare costs, but are not fully understood. …”
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Cultural sensitivity and sports: a case study of college students by Sm Farooque, Sobena Begum, Ahsan Huda Yumkhaibam, Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik

“…The aim of the study is to explore the impact of cultural sensitivity on the sports participation of Muslim women college students in the Sepahijala district. Material and Methods. A total of 606 Muslim women, aged 18–24 years and enrolled in government degree colleges, were selected through purposive sampling. …”
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Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay:... by Rajeswari Sreeenivas, Algi Nadil, Priya Thomas, Giju George Baby, Deepu George Mathew, Pooja Latti, Jiss George

“…The radiation dose from CBCT, at lower levels, affects both the exposure site and the contralateral buccal mucosa equally, indicating that higher doses could potentially lead to greater cellular damage. …”
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Carbapenemase Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Isolates in a Teaching Hospital in Guangzhou, China by Li Y, Mai Y, Liu Y, Jiang Y

“…Yiwen Li,&ast; Ying Mai,&ast; Yingxin Liu,&ast; Yueting Jiang Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yueting Jiang, Email jyting8899@126.comBackground: In this study, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) were isolated from a teaching hospital in Guangzhou between January 2020 and March 2023, meticulously examining the antimicrobial resistance patterns, carbapenemase types, and epidemiological characteristics of these isolated strains. …”
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Fertility intention of young people of childbearing age in China after the implementation of the two-child policy—A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuanyi Ren, Xu Cheng, Changmin Niu, Fan Yang, Ying Zheng

“…In terms of fertility attitudes, the expectations of contemporary young people of childbearing age have shifted from the traditional attitude of “emphasizing sons over daughters” to the attitude of " gender equality “. Conclusion The low fertility intentions of young people of childbearing age in China are constrained by a combination of economic, age, and level of education. …”
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No significant differences in patient-reported outcome measures in men vs women following tibial tubercle osteotomy by Ava G. Neijna, Julia S. Retzky, Andreas H. Gomoll, Sabrina M. Strickland

“…A two-sample t test with equal variances was performed for statistical analysis of PROMs. …”
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Lung and blood early biomarkers for host-directed tuberculosis therapies: Secondary outcome measures from a randomized controlled trial. by Robert S Wallis, Sibuse Ginindza, Trevor Beattie, Nishanee Arjun, Morongwe Likoti, Modulakgotla Sebe, Vinodh A Edward, Mohammed Rassool, Khatija Ahmed, Katherine Fielding, Bintou A Ahidjo, Mboyo D T Vangu, Gavin Churchyard

“…CRP dropped precipitously during early treatment, but did so equally in all arms; over the entire period of treatment, the rate of decline of CRP tended to be greater in CC-11050 recipients than in controls but this fell short of statistical significance. …”
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Analysis of Risk Factors Causing Adjacent Disc Degeneration After Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Song H, Wang A, Zang L, Wang T, Yuan S, Fan N, Du P

“…This study aimed to determine whether osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) following PKP is associated with a high risk for ADD and to identify the risk factors for ADD.Patients and methods: Consecutive patients who underwent PKP at our center between January 2015 and January 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Legal Regulation of States and International Journalistic Organizations Interaction in the Eurasian Media Space by G. V. Alexeyev, O. N. Kharina

“…The development of the Eurasian media space through the involvement of post-Soviet countries in equal political dialogue presupposes the protection of the interests of state media and independent journalistic unions. …”
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