Research and evaluation of convenience, tolerability, safety and effects by practitioners of the use of sodium hyaluronate with a molecular weight of 2-2.5 mDа by A. V. Sarapulova

“…One of the main methods of treating osteoarthritis is the use of intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate, often called by doctors hyaluronic acid. …”
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Investigation of Antioxidant Properties of Spartium junceum L.: Effect of Plant Parts and Storage Conditions by Muhammed Mehdi Üremiş, Ergül Belge Kurutaş

“…Plant homogenates were prepared, and the activities of SOD and CAT enzymes, as well as MDA levels, were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Enzyme activity upon storage at +4°C, -20°C, and -70° temperature enzyme samples were carried out separately and operated for less than one month in our laboratory. …”
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Predicting the Recurrence of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Using Whale Optimization-Based XGBoost Algorithm by Keshika Shrestha, H. M. Jabed Omur Rifat, Uzzal Biswas, Jun-Jiat Tiang, Abdullah-Al Nahid

“…The key objective is to improve the prediction accuracy through hyperparameter optimization. <b>Methods:</b> In order to achieve this, we have used a metaheuristic algorithm, the whale optimization algorithm (WOA) and its modified version. …”
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Association of prior criminal charges and convictions with subsequent violent and firearm-related crime: a retrospective cohort study by Julia P. Schleimer, Rachel Ross, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar

“…Those who interact with the criminal legal system are likely to experience multiple intersecting risks that increase the probability of subsequent violence perpetration. …”
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Pediatric Dentists’ Practice Patterns in the Management of Permanent Teeth Needing Endodontic Treatment by Nuha Ashraf, Linda Sangalli, Jackson Seagroves, Caroline M. Sawicki

“…<b>Results:</b> The final sample included 259 respondents, with 71% having over 10 years of experience in practice. …”
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A demographic assessment of the impact of the war in the Gaza Strip on the mortality of children and their parents in 2023 by Benjamin-Samuel Schlüter, Bruno Masquelier, Zeina Jamaluddine

“…This study estimates the number of excess deaths in children due to the war in the Gaza Strip in 2023 and assesses how the conflict has impacted the experience of parental loss among children. Methods We reconstructed background life tables for the Gaza Strip based on under-five mortality estimates from sample surveys and accounted for casualties due to the 2023 conflict, using the age distribution of deaths from an individual list of 13,101 fatalities reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. …”
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Cluster analysis of digital competencies among professors in higher education by Karime Chahuán-Jiménez, Eduardo Lara-Yergues, Dominique Garrido-Araya, Elena Salum-Alvarado, Paulina Hurtado-Arenas, Rolando Rubilar-Torrealba

“…PurposeThis research focuses on the diagnosis and clustering of professor higher education in relation to digital competencies, based on different levels of digital competency development.MethodsThe methodology employed in this study involved an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis and cluster analysis using K-means clustering algorithm, considering the Silhouette score, based on the responses obtained through a questionnaire DigComEdu framework, and adjusted according to the experts who conducted a validity analysis.ResultsThe findings indicate that, for the sample professor who answers the questionnaire voluntarily and confidentially, considering margin of error of 5%, a confidence level of 95%, and a response distribution of 50%, corresponding to 314 professors, with a Crombach’s alpha of 0.56, there is no relation between the variables of investigation, age, gender, academic degree, academic hierarchy, and years in academy and the level of digital competencies among professors. …”
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The relationship between blood flow in the dorsal scapular artery and scapular position in patients with symptomatic rotator cuff tears by Keita Kawabuchi, Masatoshi Nakamura

“…This study examined the relationship between the DSA blood flow velocity and scapular position. Methods: The study sample included 34 patients with rotator cuff tears. …”
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Establishment of the Indicator System for Livable Cities Based on Sustainable Development Goals and Empirical Research in China by Maomao Yan, Feng Yang, Jiaqi Shi, Chao Li

“…Starting from theoretical research on the connotation of livable cities and their alignment with the SDGs, and based on the research team’s evaluation experience and assessment paradigm of SDGs progress at the urban level, this study uses the “Indicator Library for Cities’ Sustainable Development (ILCSD)” as a technical tool to explore the technical methods for establishing an evaluation index system for livable cities. …”
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Exploring the Physical and Mental Health Challenges of Teenage Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana by Rafatu Tahiru, Comfort Kona, Abiba Nyari, Tawfik Mohammed, Dorothy Anukem Pwamang

“…This study aims to explore the physical and mental health effects of teenage pregnancy in the Tamale metropolis, capturing their personal experiences and coping mechanisms. Materials and methods: Employing a qualitative exploratory descriptive design, the study conducted a focus group discussion with 10 first-time teenage mothers aged 13–19 whose babies were less than 1 month. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to antidepressant deprescribing – A qualitative interview study with general practitioners in Germany by Jochen Vukas, Vita Brisnik, Linda Sanftenberg, Peter Henningsen, Jochen Gensichen, Tobias Dreischulte

“…To provide points of departure for developing a targeted intervention to address these challenges.Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 GPs in Bavaria and purposively sampled for diversity in gender and professional experience. …”
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TECAR Therapy: A Clinical Commentary on its Evolution, Application, and Future in Rehabilitation by Lewis G. Lupowitz, Laura Ramus, Frederic Delacour, Ken Johnson

“… # Purpose The purpose of this clinical commentary is to delve into the current body of literature on TECAR therapy, meticulously examining both its strengths and the gaps that remain. # Methods A comprehensive literature review was conducted, focusing on the evolving role of TECAR therapy in managing various orthopedic and sports-related injuries. …”
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Assessment of biosafety training and practices in biomedical laboratories in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Diane Sare Gamani, Gertrude Mongila Matimada, Lydie Hamunaki Masika, Placide Ngandu Cyanga, Tacite Kpanya Mazoba, Jérémie Masidi Muwonga

“…Purpose This study aimed to assess the training, practices, and satisfaction related to biosafety among laboratory personnel in biomedical laboratories in Kinshasa. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted between November 2024 and February 2025 in 56 laboratories in Kinshasa. …”
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360 virtual reality pediatric mass casualty incident: A cross sectional observational study of triage and out‐of‐hospital intervention accuracy at a national conference by Jason Lowe, Cynthia Peng, Christopher Winstead‐Derlega, Henry Curtis

“…We sought to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 360 Virtual Reality (360 VR) platform for disaster event decisionmaking. Methods This was a cross‐sectional observational assessment of a subject's ability to triage and perform out‐of‐hospital interventions using a 360 VR MCI module. …”
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Reliability and validity of the six-minute step test in assessing the functional capacity of hemodialysis patients by Carla Cristina Lima, Maria Eduarda Godoy, Débora Kellen Ferreira Fratoni, Elaine Paulin

“…Purpose Hemodialysis patients often experience functional limitations that are challenging to assess due to equipment and space constraints. …”
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Children and young people's beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia: A qualitative study informed by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation. by Helen Brooks, Kirsten Windfuhr, Irmansyah, Benny Prawira, Dyah Afina Desyadi Putriningtyas, Karina Lovell, Susi Rutmalem Bangun, Armaji Kamaludi Syarif, Christa Gumanti Manik, Ira Savitri Tanjun, Soraya Salim, Laoise Renwick, Rebecca Pedley, Penny Bee

“…Aim: To develop an in-depth understanding of CYPs beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Semi-structured interviews (n = 43) combined with photo elicitation methodology were undertaken with CYP aged 11-15 from Java, Indonesia. …”
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Hubungan Pemberdayaan Suami dan Keluarga dengan Kepatuhan Melaksanakan ANC Pada Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Pasar Rebo by Febi Puji Utami, Diyah Chadaryanti

“…Objective : This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between husband and family empowerment and compliance with antenatal care (ANC) for pregnant women in the Pasar Rebo Health Center working area. Methods: This research used an analytical research design with a cross sectional approach which was carried out at the Air Salobar Community Health Center with a sample size of  32 respondents. …”
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A daily positive work reflection intervention for psychological distress among Chinese nurses: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Li Zhang, Jian Xiao, Anao Zhang, Hui Zhang

“…BackgroundChinese nurses experience high level of psychological distress, which negatively impacts nurses' mental health. …”
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How to Keep Future Doctors Awake: An Inquiry into Online Learning Video Design Preferences Among Medical Students by Himel Mondal, Koushik Saha, Shaikat Mondal

“…Methods. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted at Rampurhat Government Medical College in eastern India. …”
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Sex and gender in palliative and end-of-life care: A service evaluation and qualitative analysis by Briony F Hudson, Bethan Edwards, Ellie Wagstaff, Nicola White

“…In addition, palliative care staff’s views of the impact of sex and gender on end-of-life experiences are explored. Design: Sequential multiple methods design including a service evaluation of routinely collected data from hospices and community nursing services across the United Kingdom (January 2019 to December 2022) and a qualitative study. …”
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