Representation of women in scientific subjects: overview of systematic reviews investigating career progress in academic publishing with a focus on mental health by Daniel Stahl, Ayse Kostem, Sanchita Garg, Emma Wilson-Lemoine, Til Wykes

“…The rate of change for psychology and psychiatry women authors was also higher every 10 years: 8.56% (95% CI 6.44–10.69%) for first and 6.86% (95% CI 4.57–9.15%) for last author, and rate was 2.35% higher for first author and 2.65% higher for last author than in medicine. Different methods of classifying gender and identification method did not affect our results. …”
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Toxicity of treatment regimens for drugresistant tuberculosis. by G. N. Mozhokina, Yu. R. Zyuzya, L. Yu. Petrova, A. G. Samoilova, I. A. Vasilyeva

“…Combinations of fluoroquinolones, bedaquiline, and linezolid with traditional anti-tuberculosis drugs are used in new regimens for the treatment of patients with multidrug- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, but the safety of new regimens has yet to be sufficiently studied.The aim was to study the features of toxic effect manifestations of the 5-component antimycobacterial drug complexes in an experiment on rats.Methods. The study was carried out on 64 non-pedigree rats, old females, divided equally into 3 experimental groups and 1 control. …”
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Integrating Machine Learning Algorithms to Construct a Triaptosis-Related Prognostic Model in Melanoma by Xie J, Zhang M, Qi M

“…However, its role in melanoma remains largely unexplored.Methods: We explored the role of triaptosis in melanoma by integrating single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing data. …”
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Motor development in premature infants: Study protocol for an interdisciplinary hospital-home intervention by Carolina Sandoval-Cuellar, Adriana Lucía Castellanos-Garrido, Angélica María Ospina Romero, Óscar Rafael Boude Figueredo, María Eugenia Serrano-Gómez, César Augusto Fuya Caro, Diana Carolina Molina Cárdenas, Erika Marlen Pinto Rosas

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of an interdisciplinary hospital-home intervention addressing motor development adaptation in premature infants in Colombia in comparison with traditional interventions. Methods: This study was based on a parallel design, with two groups, namely, experimental and control. …”
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Non-absorbable surgical sutures versus autologous tendons in the reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligaments: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Xu Liu, Gaoming Liu, Yusheng Li, Wenhao Lu, Linyuan Pan, Hongfu Jin, Wenfeng Xiao

“…Participants were randomly allocated to either the experimental or the control group using a random number table method, with an equal number of 15 subjects in each group. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Ra... by Rabail Rani Soomro, Hossein Karimi, Syed Amir Gilani

“…Gluteus medius exercises, along with conventional treatment, are routinely given to patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction; however, the aim of this study is to explore the additional effects of the muscle energy technique (MET) on the quadratus lumborum along with strengthening of the gluteus medius on pain, disability and quality of life of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Methods: Using a computer-generated random number table, seventy patients with unilateral sacroiliac joint pain were divided equally and randomly into two groups. …”
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Spot Urine PCR as an Independent Predictor of Renal Disease in Patients with Essential Hypertension by Spoorthi P. Yadagudde, Jayannan Jayasenan, Anbarasu Duraisamy

“…Results: The majority of participants were aged 51–60 years (26.7%), with a near-equal gender distribution (50 males; 51 females). …”
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone May Facilitates Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance by Inducing M1 Macrophage Polarization by Fu M, Wang H, Zhang Y, Yang L, Chen Y, Chen X, Wang Z, Sun H

“…However, currently the regulatory mechanism of TSH on the adipose tissue is not fully investigated yet.Methods: We constructed a subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) mouse model induced by methimazole with elevated TSH levels and then observed its metabolic profile, adipose tissue IR, and the adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) phenotype. …”
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Risk factors precipitating exacerbations in adult asthma patients presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria by Maria M. Geyser, Paul Rheeder

“…Asthma is reported as taking up 1 to 2% of the total health budget in direct costs, with equally large indirect costs being incurred for time lost from work and reduced productivity. …”
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The impact of the training program and the irregular interruption in the performance of the skill and some physiological indicators of young football players by Dr. Ahmed abdul ameer hamza, Dr. Ahmed abdul ameer hamza, Dr. Tahir Yahia

“…The researchers used the experimental method with equal groups, because it is the most appropriate methods to suit the nature of the problem and reach the achievement of the research objectives. …”
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Evaluation of Olaparib Tablet Safety and Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Chinese Male Subjects by Dong R, Chen J, Guo N, Yang Y, Wu J, Wang X, Song Y, Zhang X

“…., Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xueyuan Zhang, Clinical Department, CSPC Zhongqi Pharmaceutical Technology (SJZ) Co., LTD., Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050035, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-311-69085585, Email xueyuanzhang1987@163.comPurpose: To evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of olaparib tablet test formulation (T) and reference formulation (R) in healthy Chinese male subjects.Subjects and Methods: This was a single-dose, randomized-sequence, two-way crossover study including three parts: part A: a safety exploration design in lower dose (n = 14, 100 mg), part B: a pivotal comparative pharmacokinetic (PK) trial under fast condition (n = 44, 150 mg) and part C: a pivotal comparative PK trial under food condition (n = 44, 150 mg). …”
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Phthalate Metabolites Were Related to the Risk of High-Frequency Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by You LM, Zhang DC, Lin CS, Lan Q

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between phthalate metabolites and hearing loss.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 1713 participants based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015– 2018. …”
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Readiness for Discharge, Quality of Discharge Teaching, Anxiety and Depression in Surgical Patients With Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Yuan J, Zhang J, Cui X, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Xu C

“…Jing Yuan,1,* Jia Zhang,1,* XiuYun Cui,1 YuTing Zhang,1 Yaru Wu,1 ChunYan Xu2 1School of Nursing, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gynecological Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: ChunYan Xu, Email xcy101413@163.comPurpose: This quantitative study aimed to determine whether the quality of discharge teaching, anxiety, depression, and various demographic and disease-related factors predict discharge readiness among cervical cancer surgical patients in Western Region of China.Methods: From November 2023 to May 2024, a convenience sampling method was employed to administer a questionnaire to cervical cancer surgery patients at a tertiary Grade A specialized hospital in Xinjiang. …”
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Predictors of Severity in Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome by Huang L, Wu J, Luo J, Gu W

“…Lihua Huang,1,* Jun Wu,2,* Jiao Luo,1 Wei Gu1 1Department of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Dali, Yunnan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Wei Gu, Department of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, 32 Jia Shi Bo Road, Dali, Yunnan, 671000, People’s Republic of China, Email gw777@163.comObjective: To explore the risk factors for the severity of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and construct a nomogram model.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 191 patients diagnosed with HFRS at the First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University between January 1, 2013, and September 30, 2024. …”
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The Distinct Ultrasound Characteristics and Prognostic Features of Insulin-Induced Lipohypertrophy: A Systematic Review by Yang H, Zhang L, Dong Q, She Y, Zhang Y, Cao M, Xu M, Chu S

“…This review aimed to systematically analyze the ultrasound characteristics and progression patterns of LH, and explore the relationship between different LH types and clinical outcomes.Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted from January 2000 to October 2024 in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with higher chance of diabetes remission among Veterans with incident diabetes. by Pandora L Wander, Elliott Lowy, Anna Korpak, Lauren A Beste, Steven E Kahn, Edward J Boyko

“…<h4>Research design and methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans Health Administration data (March 1, 2020-May 31, 2022) among individuals with ≥ 1 positive nasal swab for SARS-CoV-2 and individuals with ≥ 1 laboratory test of any type but no positive swab. …”
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DWI-MRI: Single, Informative, and Noninvasive Technique for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis by Elhousseiny I. Ibrahiem, Tarek Mohsen, Adel M. Nabeeh, Yasser Osman, Ihab A. Hekal, Mohamed Abou El-Ghar

“…Candidates patients were equal or more than 40 years old, with suspicious digital rectal examination (more than clinical T2) or PSA >4 ng/mL. …”
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Effect of adsorption-catalytic deformation and partial deactivation on the determination of the absolute activity of a liquid phase hydrogenation catalyst by A. V. Afineevskii, D. A. Prozorov, T. Yu. Osadchaya, N. E. Gordina

“…To take into account the change in the number of active sites during the adsorptioncatalytic deformation and deactivation of a catalyst surface by means of a catalytic poison when calculating the turnover frequency (TOF) of a hydrogenation catalyst.Methods. The activity was determined by a static method, using a titanium reactor having a volume of 400 mL, an experimental temperature controlled using a liquid thermostat with an accuracy of 0.5 K, with a paddle stirrer rotation speed of 3600 rpm and system hydrogen pressure equal to atmospheric. …”
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Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of Quadratic-Linear Correlations Between Cephalometric Measurements and Profile Esthetics in Adult Orthodontic Patients by Visessan Pornsirianand, Janeta Chavanavesh, Pimsiri Kanpittaya, Anupap Somboonsavatdee

“…This study used quadratic and/or linear regression to identify cephalometric variables related to profile attractiveness, expanding on previous bivariate analyses. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study comprised 180 post-treatment lateral cephalograms of 18 to 37 year-old orthodontic patients, equally distributed among 3 profile types (concave, straight, and convex), each comprising 60 cases with balanced sex representation. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Spiritual Health and Spiritual Intelligence on the Quality of Life in Medical Students by Maryam Shamsaei, Alireza Maleki

“…This study investigates the effect of spiritual health and spiritual intelligence on the quality of life (QOL) of medical students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This study uses a cross-sectional with descriptive-analytical method. …”
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