Socioeconomic Correlates of Eating Disorder Symptoms in an Australian Population-Based Sample. by Brittany Mulders-Jones, Deborah Mitchison, Federico Girosi, Phillipa Hay

“…This study investigated the association between indicators of socioeconomic status and eating disorder features.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Data were merged from cross-sectional general population surveys of adults in South Australia in 2008 (n = 3034) and 2009 (n = 3007) to give a total sample of 6041 participants. …”
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Sex-specific estimates of positive mental health among youth before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada by Florence Lafontaine-Poissant, Laura L. Ooi, Karen C. Roberts, Melanie Varin

“…While population-level data show a decrease in youth PMH during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are sex differences that have not been examined. MethodsData from the 2017, 2019 and 2021 Canadian Community Health Survey were used to examine youth (12–17 years) PMH before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Сost-effectiveness of pentavalent rotavirus vaccination in the Russian Federation by A. V. Rudakova, S. M. Kharit, S. V. Rychkova, Yu. V. Lobzin

“…To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of mass vaccination of children with a 5-valent RVI vaccine in the Russian Federation.   Materials and methods. The assessment was carried out using modeling based on published data on the effectiveness of the vaccine and epidemiological indicators in the Russian Federation. …”
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Cupric citrate supplementation improves growth performance, nutrient utilization, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota of broilers by Xuezhuang Wu, Yahao Zhou, Zhentao Lu, Yunting Zhang, Tietao Zhang, Qingkui Jiang

“…Objective This study aimed to examine the impact of cupric citrate on broilers and compare it with the copper sulfate groups and a control group. Methods A total of 360 1-day-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly assigned into 5 groups, each with 6 replicates of 12 broilers per treatment. …”
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Cerium Oxide-Loaded Exosomes Derived From Regulatory T Cells Ameliorate Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Scavenging Reactive Oxygen Species and Modulating the Inflammatory Response by Yue S, Gong L, Tan Y, Zhang X, Liao F

“…This study presents cerium oxide nanoparticle-loaded regulatory T cell-derived exosomes (exo@nCeO) as innovative anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents specifically designed to address the effects of immune dysregulation.Methods: In this work, the morphology and antioxidant properties of nano-cerium oxide were characterized using transmission electron microscopy, as well as hydroxyl radical and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical assays. …”
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Association between occupational health and safety knowledge and behaviours among migrant workers: results from a cross-sectional study in China by Li Ling, Leiyu Shi, Nan Hu, Ruwei Hu, Ruqing Liu, Jingrong Shi

“…Objectives To assess the relationship between occupational health and safety (OH&amp;S)-related behaviours of migrating workers in China and their knowledge regarding OH&amp;S laws and regulations (L&amp;Rs).Materials and methods We sampled 1282 migrant workers from 12 labour-intensive manufacturers in Guangdong, China, with a response rate of 98.6%. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation for Critically Located Hepatocellular Carcinomas Smaller than 5 cm by Ravindran Ramalingam, Amar Mukund, Karan Manoj Anandpara, Yashwant Patidar, Shiv Kumar Sarin

“…Purpose To compare the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) versus microwave ablation (MWA) for hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) smaller than 5 cm in critical locations. Methods Single-center retrospective study of all patients who underwent RFA/MWA for HCC from July 2015 to Dec 2019. …”
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Assessment of Recommendations Provided to Athletes Regarding Sleep Education by GPT-4o and Google Gemini: Comparative Evaluation Study by Lukas Masur, Matthew Driller, Haresh Suppiah, Manuel Matzka, Billy Sperlich, Peter Düking

“…The highest summary rating was achieved by GPT-4o using high input information granularity, with 8 ratings >3 (tendency toward good), 3 ratings equal to 3 (neutral), and 2 ratings <3 (tendency toward bad). …”
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Effects of Mobilization with Movement Versus Static Stretching Among Patients with Stroke, Hyderabad, Sindh Province, Pakistan by Dua Qazi, Prem Lata, Muhammad Faisal Fahim, Ana Yousuf, Shehbaz Ali Memon, Sharjeel Tasneem

“…Elizabeth Hospital Hyderabad, Sindh-Pakistan, from January 2022 to June 2022. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to investigate the effects of two mobilization techniques, Mobilization with Movement and Static Muscle Stretching, on post-stroke gait. …”
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Hyperimmune egg-based IgY-rich formulations as adjuvant therapy in a murine model of vaginal candidiasis by Mihai Mares, Andra Cristina Bostanaru Iliescu, Bogdan Minea, Robert Capota, Dana Ciausu Sliwa, Valentin Nastasa

“…BACKGROUND: Vaginal infections caused by Candida albicans affect approximately 75% of women, with recurrence involving immune imbalances in 5-8% of cases. METHODS: Thirty female Balb/C mice were equally divided into three groups: Control (C), ImunoinstantG (IG), and Imunoinstant Anti-Candida albicans (IA). …”
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Cell-cycle and Apoptosis Regulators (p16INK4A, p21CIP1, α-Catenin, Survivin, and hTERT) and Morphometry-Defined MPECs Predict Metachronous Cancer Development in Colorectal Adenoma... by Kjetil Soreide, Tirza C. E. Buter, Emiel A. Janssen, Einar Gudlaugsson, Ivar Skaland, Hartwig Körner, Jan P. A. Baak

“…We assessed whether differential expression of cell-cycle and apoptosis-regulating proteins and a monotonous population of elongated cells (MPECs) in colorectal adenomas could predict metachronous CRC. Methods: Application of immunohistochemistry on tissue microarrays in consecutive, population-based colorectal adenomas. …”
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Impact of Corneal Arcus on the Sealing of Clear Corneal Incisions in Cataract Surgery by Yoshida M, Hashizume K, Imaizumi T, Hashiura T, Kurosaka D

“…Mizuho Yoshida,1,&ast; Kouhei Hashizume,1,2,&ast; Toshiyasu Imaizumi,1 Tetsuya Hashiura,1 Daijiro Kurosaka1 1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Shiwa-gun, Iwate, Japan; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Ichinoseki Hospital, Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Daijiro Kurosaka, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Shiwa-gun, Iwate, Japan, Tel +81 19 651 7111, Fax +81 19 653 2864, Email kurosaka@iwate-med.ac.jpPurpose: To determine whether the corneal arcus affects sealing of the clear corneal incision (CCI) in cataract surgery.Patients and Methods: This study was a retrospective cohort study. …”
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Delivering HIV and TB services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a qualitative study of challenges and mitigation strategies by Luh Putu Lila Wulandari, Srila Nirmithya Salita Negara, Siska Dian Wahyuningtias, Yusuf Ari Mashuri, I Wayan Cahyadi Surya Distira Putra, Nasser Fardousi, Riris Andono Ahmad, David Boettiger, Ari Probandari, Yanri Wijayanti Subronto, Virginia Wiseman, Marco Liverani

“…An in-depth understanding of these challenges and the health system responses to mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic on TB and HIV services is crucial to building health system resilience and preparing for future emergencies. # Methods This qualitative study, conducted in two cities in Indonesia, explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB and HIV services including mitigation strategies to sustain the provision of testing and treatment in the midst of the pandemic. …”
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Efficacy of Acupuncture for Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol by Zhao Y, Liu L, Tao X, Gan D, Lai Y, Tian C, Huang L, Huang Y, Yang J

“…This will provide substantial proof in support of the therapeutic effectiveness of acupuncture.Methods: This is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. …”
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Experiences in healthcare for weight management – a qualitative interview study of retired individuals with obesity and low or high education by Hilla Nordquist, Anu Joki, Jatta Salmela, Tea Lallukka

“…Half of the interviewees had low education, and the other half had high education. Women and men were equally represented. The interviews were conducted in 2023 and the data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. …”
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The Effect of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Exercises on Pain Intensity and Static and Dynamic Balance of Non-Athlete Girls with Non-specific Chronic Back Pain by Samira Gholizade, Hoda Mozayani, Amirhosein Barati, Ataalah Barati

“…Objective: The present study examines eight weeks of TRX training on the pain and suffering of non-athlete girls with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methods: The statistical population of the study includes non-athlete girls with non-specific low back pain in the two cities of Shiraz with pain of more than three months. …”
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Single Cell Transcriptomics Genomics Based on Machine Learning Algorithm: Constructing and Validating Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Gene Model in COPD by Yu J, Xiao T, Pan Y, He Y, Tan J

“…This study aimed to identify NET signature genes in different COPD patients.Methods: We analyzed single-cell RNA sequencing data from COPD and non-COPD individuals to identify differentially expressed neutrophil genes. …”
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Prognostic Value of Inflammatory Indices in Papillary Gastric Carcinoma with Different Proportions of Papillary Components by Wang Y, Zhu M, Xue Y

“…Yufei Wang,1,&amp;ast; Meng Zhu,2,&amp;ast; Yingwei Xue1 1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pathology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yingwei Xue, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13115505316, Email xueyingwei@hrbmu.edu.cnPurpose: To evaluate the prognostic significance of peripheral inflammatory indices in patients with advantage papillary gastric carcinoma (APGC) and non-advantage papillary gastric carcinoma (NAPGC).Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed 270 patients who underwent radical surgery. …”
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Electroacupuncture Modulates Microbial Phenylalanine Metabolism and Enhances the Intestinal Barrier Function to Alleviate Colitis in Mice by Zhu L, Au R, Dai L, Li Y, Xu F, Cui Y, Hu J, Shen H

“…In this study, we investigated the impact of high and low-frequency EA at Zusanli (ST36) on the gut microbiota and metabolite profile in the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model.Methods: Colitis was established using DSS, and daily electroacupuncture at ST36 with varying frequencies was administered. …”
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Which Kind of Prognosis is Better in the Treatment of Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation with Coblation Nucleoplasty? by Zhang R, Chen S, Han L, Xu B, Guo Y, Wang L

“…Rongyi Zhang,1,&ast; Shi Chen,2,&ast; Liuhu Han,1,3 Bingbing Xu,1 Yuyu Guo,1 Likui Wang1 1Department of Pain Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of AnHui Medical University, HeFei, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pain Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, ShenZhen, People’s Republic of China; 3Anhui Medical University, HeFei, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Likui Wang, Department of Pain Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of AnHui Medical University, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13705690702, Email wlk9560@163.comIntroduction: Coblation nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure developed for the treatment of symptomatic disc herniation.Methods: We evaluated 118 cases of cervical and lumbar intervertebral discs treated with coblation nucleoplasty. …”
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