Representation of concussion subtypes in common postconcussion symptom-rating scales by Angela Lumba-Brown, Jamshid Ghajar, Jordan Cornwell, O Josh Bloom, James Chesnutt, James R Clugston, Raina Kolluri, John J Leddy, Masaru Teramoto, Gerard Gioia

“…Conclusion: Concussion subtypes do not have equal representation on commonly used concussion symptom-rating scales. …”
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Examining the characteristic features of lipedema and the usefulness of BMI and WHtR in clinical evaluation by Monika Czerwińska, Marcin Gruszecki, Jacek Rumiński, Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon

“…WHtR enabled the same group of patients to be divided into three nearly equal groups, while BMI only divided them into two groups. …”
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Early Biofilm Formation on UV Light Activated Nanoporous TiO2 Surfaces In Vivo by Nagat Areid, Eva Söderling, Johanna Tanner, Ilkka Kangasniemi, Timo O. Närhi

“…To explore early S. mutans biofilm formation on hydrothermally induced nanoporous TiO2 surfaces in vivo and to examine the effect of UV light activation on the biofilm development. Materials and Methods. Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy discs (n = 40) were divided into four groups with different surface treatments: noncoated titanium alloy (NC); UV treated noncoated titanium alloy (UVNC); hydrothermally induced TiO2 coating (HT); and UV treated titanium alloy with hydrothermally induced TiO2 coating (UVHT). …”
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Proximal contact areas of maxillary anterior teeth and their influence on interdental papilla by Abhay P. Kolte, Rajashri A. Kolte, Pranjali Bawankar

“…So, the present study was aimed to determine the proximal contact areas of maxillary anterior teeth and their influence on the interdental papilla. Materials and methods: In 200 periodontally healthy patients equally divided into 21–40 years (Group I) and 41–60 years (Group II) of age group amounting to a total of 1400 interdental papillae in maxillary anterior teeth were examined to compute the apicocoronal Proximal contact area (PCA), Proximal contact area proportion (PCAP), and dimensions between alveolar crest and apical contact point (D1) to assess their influence on presence or absence of interdental papilla. …”
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Analyzing Emotional Control in University Athletes: A Cross-Cultural and Gender Perspective by Ahmed Jabbar Abiyra, Sandeep Tiwari, Sandhya Tiwari, Mir Ahsan Ul Haq

“…It also examines the relationships between subscales of emotional control and overall performance. Materials and methods. The study involved 300 athletes aged 18 to 30 years, equally divided between Baghdad University (BU), Iraq and Delhi University (DU), India, with balanced gender representation (75 male and 75 female athletes per university). …”
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Different trends in the dynamics of Arctic lakes in North Siberia under climate change in 1985–2021 by Y. M. Polishchuk, M. A. Kupriyanov, V. Y. Polishchuk

“…The methods and results of a comparative analysis of the effects of climate changes on the dynamics of the areas of thermokarst lakes over the past 36 years in the Arctic regions on the Yamal, Gydan, and Taimyr peninsulas are considered, the areas of which are 114, 175 and 426 thousand km2, respectively. …”
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Outcome of Different Preemptive Analgesia Modalities in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Study by Narendra Vaidya, Gourav S. Pawar, Anup P Gadekar, Nilesh A. Patil, Pravin Rameshrao Kutemate, Mohit Kolhapure

“…Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the pain score in patients undergoing TKR using different preemptive anesthesia modalities. Materials and Methods: A total of 105 patients were enrolled in the study and were equally divided into three groups. …”
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Healthcare disparities in gynecological health services for women with disabilities: a cross-sectional study from Iraq by Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Dina Akeel Salman, Reshed Zeki Obeid, Zaynab Alshaybi

“…There is a need for urgent policy reform, disability-sensitive medical training, and greater health care access to provide equal gynecological care.…”
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The Safety and Efficacy of Chemical Pleurodesis Agents in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital by Venkateshwaran Kathamuthu, Rajeshkumar Balakrishnan, Saravanavasan Rajendran, Prabhakaran Rathinam

“…Conclusion: Povidone-iodine had an adequate response nearly equal to the talc which was a highly efficacious pleurodesis agent. …”
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Milled in versus round bar for mini implant retained mandibular overdentures: a 8-year retrospective radiographic study of peri-implant bone changes and posterior ridge resorption by Nermeen El Sayed El-Khamisy, Radwa Mohsen Kamal Emera, Heba Nabil Awad

“…Two equal groups of 15 patients each were randomly assigned to receive mandibular overdentures: Group I received overdentures retained by milled bars, while Group II received overdentures retained by round joint bars. …”
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An Explainable Framework Integrating Local Biplots and Gaussian Processes for Unemployment Rate Prediction in Colombia by Diego Armando Pérez-Rosero, Diego Alejandro Manrique-Cabezas, Jennifer Carolina Triana-Martinez, Andrés Marino Álvarez-Meza, German Castellanos-Dominguez

“…However, effective unemployment rate prediction requires addressing the non-stationary and non-linear characteristics of labor data. Equally important is the preservation of interpretability in both samples and features to ensure that forecasts can meaningfully inform public decision-making. …”
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The effect of different intensities Resistance Training on expression mir-204 and transcription factors of osteogenic, Runx2 and biomechanical properties on bone in Old male Wistar... by ZAHRA HEMATI FARSANI, Ebrahim Banitalebi, Mohamad Faramarzi, Amin Bigham-Sadegh

“…They were randomly divided into three equal groups (n=8) include moderate (60% maximum voluntary carrying capacity: MVCC) and high intensity (80% MVCC) resistance training and control according to initial weight. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Distance and Faceto- face Breastfeeding Education on Female Nursing Students’ Knowledge: A Quasiexperimental Study by Marjan Kevenjan, Fatemeh Vizeshfar, Ladan Zarshenas

“…It could provide a suitable method for improving the knowledge of health professionals regarding breastfeeding.…”
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Initial clinical evaluation of a novel integrative bone matrix (IBM) in foot and ankle fusion procedures by Kurt J. Hofmann, Nicholas J. Veale, Matt Veale, Evan Glass, Matthew Beckles

“…Methods The charts of twenty subjects undergoing foot and ankle fusion procedures with INFLUX™ SPARC, a novel IBM, were retrospectively reviewed to determine initial clinical safety and efficacy of this next generation bone graft. …”
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Adaptive versus maladaptive coping strategies: insight from Lebanese young adults navigating multiple crises by Roni Chaaya, Michel Sfeir, Samar El Khoury, Sandrella Bou Malhab, Myriam El Khoury-Malhame

“…However, not all types of coping are created equal, and adaptive versus maladaptive strategies seem to have understudied differential impacts, notably with accumulated adversities. …”
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Aeromonitoring of Alternaria spores in the air of Zaporizhzhia city by K. V. Havrylenko, O. B. Prykhodko, V. O. Liakh, T. I. Yemets

“…Samples were taken annually from March 1 to October 31 by volumetric method using a Hirst-type trap. The device is yearly certified by the state metrological service with certificates. …”
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Mapping the Risk of Snakebite in Sri Lanka - A National Survey with Geospatial Analysis. by Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera, Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Nipul Kithsiri Gunawardena, Buddhika Asiri Wijayawickrama, Shaluka Francis Jayamanne, Geoffrey Kennedy Isbister, Andrew Dawson, Emanuele Giorgi, Peter John Diggle, David Griffith Lalloo, Hithanadura Janaka de Silva

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>The survey was designed to sample a population distributed equally among the nine provinces of the country. The number of data collection clusters was divided among districts in proportion to their population. …”
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Patient's journey with HER2 positive breast cancer: difficulties in the access to treatment and new technologies in the Brazilian public health system by Cibele Rosalin Oliveira, Maria Aparecida Nicoletti

“…Conclusion: The implementation of innovative technologies to Brazilian public health system became a way to provide equal access to society, if they sustainably fit in the system. …”
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Relationship between plantar pressure distribution and sagittal spinal curvatures among handball players: A cross-sectional study by Amr A. Abdel-aziem, Mariam A. Ameer, Ammar M. Al Abbad, Maher A. Mahdi

“…Objective: To investigate the relationship between the thoracic kyphosis angle, and plantar pressure distribution among handball players. Methods: Sixty male handball players were distributed into two groups based on their thoracic kyphosis angles. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Swallowing Disorders Among General Practitioners by Zou M, Zhu X, Li J, Yu H, Guo P

“…Min Zou,1,&ast; Xingzhi Zhu,2,&ast; Juan Li,1 Huan Yu,1 Peipei Guo1 1Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, People’s Republic of China; 2The First People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondance: Juan LiGuizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613885186730, Email 694807055@qq.comBackground: Swallowing disorders constitute a significant clinical concern, necessitating effective management and early detection. …”
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