Gender- and Role-Specific Differences in the Perception of the Concept “Impishness” (based on the results of a psycholinguistic experiment) by Iia Gordiienko-Mytrofanova, Iuliia Kobzieva

“…Psycholinguistic experiment was the main method of research. The sample comprised 400 older adults (aged 30 – 60), male and female respondents being equally represented.  …”
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HLA-DRB1 alleles in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by L A Taukumova, I A Guseva

“…Radiographic damage assessment in wrists and foots was examined by Larsen method. HLA- DRBI typing was performed using PCR method. 135 health donors were a control group. …”
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FETAL ULTRASOUND ANATOMY AND MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF THE ULNA AND RADIUS IN FETUSES OF 19-22 WEEKS OF GESTATION by О. Коваль, Т. Хмара, І. Заморський, А. Ходан, М. Кривчанська

“…To determine the morphometric parameters of ulna and radius length at 19-22 weeks of gestation. Materials and methods. To determine the fetal anatomy of the structures of the ulna and radius, we used an imaging method such as ultrasound scanning. …”
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Retrospective analysis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada’s recurrence within a case series of nineteen patients followed between 2003 and 2018 in an academic center by Alexandra Kozyreff, Alice Bughin, Chantal Lefebvre, Lucie Pothen, Halil Yildiz

“…According to the Kaplan Meier method, the overall recurrence-free survival at three months is 68% ± 11%. …”
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Pediatric endogenous endophthalmitis: Clinical features and treatment outcomes by Ridham Nanda, Taraprasad Das, Tapas Ranjan Padhi, Krushna Gopal Panda, Marina Ger, Srikanta Kumar Padhy

“…Results: The analysis included 48 patients with an average age of 5.4 ± 4.98 years and an equal gender ratio. During the study period, 48 children with endogenous endophthalmitis were treated; it was 5% (48 of 961) of all endophthalmitis patients and 20.8% (48 of 231) of pediatric endophthalmitis patients. …”
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A Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Brentuximab Vedotin in Relapsed or Refractory Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma by Margaret Hux, Denise Zou, Esprit Ma, Peter Sajosi, Andreas Engstrom, Ross Selby, Eugene Benson, Andrew Briggs, Vijayveer Bonthapally

“…Survival was extrapolated using parametric distributions, with brentuximab vedotin risk after the trial period assumed equal to conventional chemotherapy. Other modelling assumptions were based on a systematic literature review and clinical expert opinion…”
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Responsiveness of services rendered at primary healthcare facilities of Bharatpur, Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Anup Adhikari, Damaru Prasad Paneru, Amshu Pokhrel

“…This study aimed to assess the responsiveness of services and identify associated factors at primary healthcare facilities of Bharatpur, Nepal.Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 358 patients visiting outpatient department (OPD) of primary healthcare facilities of Bharatpur. …”
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Medical Students’ Experiences with Social Determinants of Health in Medical Education in Rwanda: A Qualitative Study by Swedberg CO, Abate Lemu E, Uwantege Giraneza C, Bradley EH

“…The aim of this research was to evaluate medical students’ experiences with an innovative, social determinants of health-focused curriculum at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, where social medicine is embedded in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program.Methods: This was a qualitative study using data from in-depth interviews (n=18). …”
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Treatment Strategies for Distal Clavicle Fractures: A Narrative Review by Yue L, Huang C, Zhang J, Wang Z, Wang S, Sun H

“…Conversely, conservative treatment is recommended for certain fracture types, with emerging evidence suggesting it provides comparable functional outcomes to those of surgical methods. Despite a high non-union rate, non-operative treatment can be effective in restoring functions. …”
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Hyaluronic Acid-Modified and Doxorubicin-Loaded Au Nanorings for Dual-Responsive and Dual-Imaging Guided Targeted Synergistic Photothermal Chemotherapy Against Pancreatic Carcinoma by Hu L, Song Z, Wu B, Yang X, Chen F, Wang X

“…Nanotechnology-based minimally invasive techniques have been proposed to provide a new opportunity for PC treatment.Methods: A minimally invasive nanoplatform (named HA/DOX-AuNRs) is fabricated by HA modifying and DOX loading Au nanorings (AuNR). …”
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Impact of Participatory Forest Management Implementation on Forest Condition: A Case Study of Dinsho and Agarfa Districts Forest Reserves, Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia by Umer Abdela

“…To gather insights on the perceived status of these forests, the study employed semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. These qualitative methods provided a comprehensive understanding of local community perspectives regarding forest health and management practices. …”
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Identifying the optimal dose of cannabidiol by intrabuccal administration in Kramnik (C3HeB/FeJ) mice by Oluwadara Pelumi Omotayo, Siyethemba Bhengu, Kobus Venter, Yolandy Lemmer, Shayne Mason

“…The secondary aim was to determine whether sex is a confounding factor. Methods Thirty adult Kramnik mice, divided equally into three groups, were administered CBD oil intrabuccally at three doses—10, 20, and 30 mg/kg, euthanized 6 h later, and whole brain, urine, and blood samples were collected. …”
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Effects of labor support on pregnant women’s childbirth comfort, satisfaction and postpartum comfort levels: a randomized controlled trial by Melek Balcik Colak, Bihter Akin, Sare Cansu Kalkan, Hilal Uslu Yuvaci

“…They were assigned to the intervention and control groups in equal numbers. The women in the intervention group received companion support during labor, whereas women in the control group received standard hospital care. …”
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Visual Performance after a Unilateral or Bilateral Implantation of Enlarged Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lens in Patients with Cataract: A Prospective Clinical Trial by Se Hyun Choi, Hyo kyung Lee, Chang Ho Yoon, Mee Kum Kim

“…Unilateral or bilateral implantation of the enlarged depth-of-focus intraocular lens seems to be equally effective in improving visual performances in patients with cataract.…”
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Therapeutic Monitoring of Vancomycin Implemented by Eremomycin ELISA by Inna A. Galvidis, Yury A. Surovoy, Vitaly R. Sharipov, Pavel D. Sobolev, Maksim A. Burkin

“…Results: The optimized assay format based on coating a BSA-VCM conjugate allowed for the equal recognition of both VCM and ERM (100 and 104%) and was not influenced by concomitant antibiotics. …”
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Risk factors for death in patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to an intensive care unit by N. Yu. Osyaev, N. V. Ivannikova, G. V. Vavin, V. G. Moses, O. V. Gruzdeva, A. G. Kutikhin

“…Groups of survivors and non-survivors were equal in number (n = 72) and matched by gender (36 men and women) and age (median age 64 years, interquartile range 56-70 years in survivors and 58-69 years in non-survivors). …”
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Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Breast Cancer Survivor Self-Efficacy Scale by Serap Alkaş, Canan Uçakcı-Asalıoğlu, Şengül Yaman-Sözbir

“…AIM: This study aims to adapt the “Breast Cancer Survivor Self-Efficacy Scale” to Turkish culture and conduct a Turkish validity and reliability study. METHODS: The research was conducted using a methodological design. …”
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The effect of beinaglutide as an glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on cardiometabolic factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yan Xu, Periyannan Velu, Li Hu, Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães

“…In addition, body weight loss was greater in doses less than 0.4 mg compared to doses greater than or equal to 0.4 mg. Conclusions The results of this meta-analysis show that Beinaglutide is effective in reducing factors related to obesity, TG as wll as SBP, especially with longer interventions and lower doses.…”
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Evaluating the Effect of Yogic Intervention on Psychological Distress Among Injured Athletes by Sonu Kumar, Meenakshi Saraf Kalyani, Mukul Pant, Anuja Rawat, Hiralal Yadav, Dessalegn Wase Mola

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured yogic intervention, comprising practices of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) and Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing), in reducing psychological distress among chronically injured athletes. Materials and methods. Forty athletes with long-term injuries, aged 19 to 26, from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand, were randomly divided into two groups of 20, with equal numbers of men and women in each group: one group received the treatment and the other did not. …”
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Inequalities in access to industry‐funded interventional phase I–IV drug trials in epilepsy by Robert Hoepner, Alejandro Xavier León Betancourt, Stefanie Marti, Andrea Seiler

“…Methods We combined data on industry‐funded interventional drug trials in epilepsy from clinicaltrials.gov with epidemiological, geographical, socioeconomic, and human development data. …”
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