265 Supermarket Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE): Results of a pilot community-based diabetes screening and education program by Renee Cadzow, Andrew Strohmeier, Marchelle Brooks, Chelsea Okocha, Dennis Lee

“…Discussion/Significance of Impact: It is feasible to screen for health conditions in the supermarket setting, which can be an equalizer in enhancing access to healthcare. This study helped identify gaps in care and provided education. …”
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[Comment] Artificial intelligence and colonoscopy experience:lessons from two randomised trials by Yuan Zuohui

“…[Results] In 660 patients (62.3±10 years; men/women: 330/330) with equal distribution of study parameters, overall ADR was higher in the CADe than in the control group (53.3% vs 44.5%; relative risk (RR): 1.22; 95% CI: 1.04 to 1.40; p<0.01 for non-inferiority and p=0.02 for superiority). …”
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Weight-Adjusted Waist Index as a Novel Predictor of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Evidence from NHANES 2013-2018 by Wang H, Chen W, Guo F, Xu Z, Luo X, Wu J, Zhu Y, Wang Z

“…The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), a novel adiposity metric, may improve COPD risk prediction, but its association remains underexplored.Methods: Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013– 2018 data (n=15,278), we assessed the WWI-COPD relationship via multivariable logistic regression, ROC analysis, and subgroup evaluations.Results: Higher WWI tertiles correlated with elevated COPD incidence. …”
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Association Between Serum Folic Acid Levels and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight or Obese Patients: A Retrospective Study by Dai Y, Guo M, Xiong J, Jiang L

“…This study aimed to further investigate the relationship between them.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 149 patients, comprising 64 patients with T2DM and normal weight and 85 patients with T2DM and overweight or obese status.Results: Our findings revealed significantly lower levels of FA and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in overweight/obese T2DM patients compared to their normal-BMI counterparts (P &lt; 0.001). …”
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Cognizance and utilization about breast cancer screening among the health professional female students and staffs of University Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Malay... by ATM Emdadul Haque, Muhammad Afif Bin Mohd Hisham, Noor Azwa Laili Binti Ahmad Adzman, Nur Atiqah Binti Azudin, Nursakinah Binti Shafri, Mainul Haque

“…Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a major life-threatening problem and a global concern including Malaysia. BC is an equal threat for both developing and developed countries. …”
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Conflict of interests and reconstruction path of the Yellow River water rights trading system by CHEN Zhifeng

“…The dilemma can only be solved through institutional reconstruction. [Methods] Based on this observation, this study introduced the theory of property rights incentives to analyze the property rights basis and transaction effects of the Yellow River water rights trading system. …”
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THE WAYS OF SYMPATHETIC SYSTEM OVERACTIVITY BLOCKING: RILMENIDINE VERSUS ATENOLOL by Y. R. Kasherininov, E. K. Shavarova, A. A. Shavarov, N. V. Vachrameeva, A. N. Krutikov, E. V. Smirnova, A. O. Коnrady, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…Blood pressure reduction was equally achieved in both treatment arms. The fasting glucose level increased in the atenolol group from 4.8±0.6 to 5.2±0.7 mmol/l (p&lt;0.01). …”
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Intravitreal Ranibizumab versus Razumab in treatment naïve diabetic macular edema by Dhandapani A, Ravindran S, Muthusamy K, Muruganandham K, Kaliamurty S

“…This study provides a prospective real-world comparison of innovator ranibizumab and Razumab® in treatment-naïve DME patients, addressing the current gap in comparative data. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 60 treatment-naïve DME patients, equally divided into two groups: Ranibizumab and Razumab®. …”
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Evaluation of Concept Maps Strategy in Learning al-Qowa’id al-Nahwiyyah l Taqwim Istiratijiyyah Kharaith al-Mafahim fi Ta’lim al-Qawa’id al-Nahwiyyah by Nur Qomari, Khairul Mizan, Fatimatuz Zahro, Bakri Mohammed Bakheet Ahmed, Khusnul Khotimah

“…Therefore, teaching al-Qowa’id al-Nahwiyyah  using the concept maps strategy was not more effective compared to the lecture method as both could equally enhance students' abilities optimally. …”
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Reconstruction of Partial Glossectomy Defects in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Tongue: A Prospective Clinical Study on the Assessment and Comparison of Intraoperati... by Shubhanshi Kangloo, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal, Raj Kumar Chakraborty, Priyatam Mishra, Saurabh Pillai

“…Aim: The aim is to assess and compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of INFTUM and RAFF for the reconstruction of partial glossectomy defects in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 20 patients equally divided into two groups, Group A – Islanded Nasolabial Flap Tunnelled Under the Mandible and Group B – RAFF conducted in SGM Cancer Hospital, Sawangi. …”
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The mitigating effect of dietary β-glucan against fipronil-induced intoxication in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Histopathological, immunological, hematological, and bioche... by Fawiziah Khalaf Alharbi

“…Aim: The goal of this study was to determine how dietary β-1,3-glucan can protect Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish from fipronil&apos;s harmful effects. Methods: We randomly divided 240 fish into four equal groups. …”
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Service Users’ Perspectives on an Integrated Electronic Care Record in Mental Health Care: Qualitative Vignette and Interview Study by Timothy Kariotis, Megan Prictor, Kathleen Gray, Shanton Chang

“…ResultsService users wanted an IECR that they had control over, supported them as equal partners in their care, and contributed toward more collaborative and proactive mental health care. …”
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Regulated Pricing Decisions and Diagnostic Test Choices in Personalized Medicine: Navigating the Implications Within Legal Frameworks by Cui Z, Liu X, Feng Z, Huang Z

“…In this context, this study investigates whether the government should regulate the price of personalized medicine and how the government’s regulated pricing decisions affect drug manufacturers’ diagnostic test choices.Methods: A stylized analytical model was developed, employing game-theoretic analysis. …”
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Weighted explainable federated learning for privacy-preserving and scalable energy optimization in autonomous vehicular networks by Muhammad Saleem, Ali Arishi, Muhammad Sajid Farooq, M.A. Khan, Khan M. Adnan

“…The framework also integrates Explainable AI (XAI) methods to improve interpretability, transparency, and regulatory compliance. …”
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Postoperative Outcomes of Modified Carnoy’s Solution versus 5-Fluorouracil for Chemical Cauterisation following Enucleation and Peripheral Ostectomy in Patients with Odontogenic Ke... by Nidhi Vijay Kumar Bodiwala, Nitin Bhola

“…Evaluating the effectiveness of 5FU, a promising chemotherapeutic agent, could potentially offer a less invasive and equally effective treatment option for reducing recurrence and improving patient outcomes in OKC management. …”
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The importance of abilities in inclusive experiences from the perspective of people with visual impairments: the example of alpine skiing by Felix Oldörp, Theresa Schaller, Michelle Grenier, Martin Giese

“…Addressing these challenges requires greater awareness, improved access to guiding and policy changes to ensure equal participation. This study contributes to the discussion on ability, ableism, and the role of sports in inclusive practices.…”
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Caregiver Burden and Associated Factors Among Informal Caregivers of Hospitalized Elderly Patients in China: A Latent Profile Analysis by Lv H, Yang S, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang L, Wang J, Jiang H

“…Hui Lv,1,2,&ast; Shujie Yang,1,&ast; Yuxi Zhang,1 Yingyue Wang,3 Lijiang Zhang,1 Jingjing Wang,1 Hui Jiang1 1Institutes of Health Central Plains, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China; 2The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Health Management, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hui Jiang, Institutes of Health Central Plains, Xinxiang Medical University, No. 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, People’s Republic of China, Email jiangh233@126.comBackground: Caregiver burden is a critical issue in healthcare, particularly among informal caregivers of hospitalized elderly patients, as it can significantly impact both the caregivers’ well-being and the quality of patient care.Objective: This study aims to identify the latent profiles of caregiver burden among informal caregivers of hospitalized elderly patients and the factors associated with caregiver burden.Methods: 506 pairs of hospitalized elderly patients and their informal caregivers were interviewed using the Sociodemographic questionnaire, Caregiver Burden Inventory, Perceived Social Support Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Barthel Index. …”
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Myosin 1b Inhibits the Phenotype of HemECs to Affect the Progression of Infantile Hemangiomas by Li N, Gong X, Cao Z, Li Z, Wang L, Huo R, Fu C

“…Nanxi Li, Xiangan Gong, Zhongying Cao, Zhiyu Li, Luying Wang, Ran Huo,&ast; Cong Fu&ast; Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ran Huo; Cong Fu, Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250021, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-15168889001 ; +86-15154101889, Email huoran@medmail.com.cn; cong3399@163.comPurpose: To investigate the role of myosin 1b (Myo1b) in infantile hemangiomas (IHs).Patients and Methods: The expression of Myo1b in IHs and normal skin tissues was evaluated using immunohistochemical techniques. …”
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Exploring the Causal Relationship and Molecular Mechanisms Between Fasting Insulin and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study with Bioinformatics Analysis by Ding X, Bai Z, Wang W, Gu Y, Li Z, Fan Y

“…In this study, a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was utilized to discover the causal associations between FI and AGA.Methods: Genome-wide association study (GWAS) data for FI and AGA were retrieved, and bidirectional MR analysis was conducted. …”
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Testing a new micro-osteoperforation modality on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement in a rabbit model by Banan Khazaal Al Obaidy, Afrah Khazal Al Hamdany, Ahmed M A Al-Saidya

“…The current study objective was to test and compare the impact of a new micro-osteoperforation (MOP) modality with 2 other modalities on the rate of tooth movement (RTM) in rabbits. Methods. The sample comprises 45 adult male albino rabbits aged 24 weeks and divided equally into 3 groups regarding MOP modalities; a single vertical MOP (1V-MOP), a single vertical MOP + 2 horizontal MOPs (1V+2H-MOP), as the new MOP design; and 3 horizontal MOPs (3H-MOP). …”
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