Building resilience through self-defense: the role of martial arts in enhancing psychological strength among women by Aydın Pekel, Mehmet Behzat Turan, Meriç Eraslan, Mujahid Iqbal, Osman Pepe, Keziban Yoka, Osman Yoka

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate differences in psychological resilience between women who participate in martial arts and those who do not, while also examining the influence of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.MethodsA total of 802 women voluntarily participated, including 407 martial arts practitioners (Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, or taekwondo) and 395 women who practiced Pilates. …”
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Exploring the Levels of Dental Anxiety in Greek Patients by Metaxia Kritsidima, Sasha Scambler, Koula Asimakopoulou

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was applied. 1313 Adults were recruited, as they attended 1 of 6 different dental settings and were scheduled for a routine dental appointment involving any of the following routine procedures: Check-up, hygiene, restoration, extraction, and pain relief. …”
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Sarcopenia and Risk of Cognitive Impairment: Cohort Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Tingting Sha, Yuqing Zhang, Jie Wei, Changjun Li, Chao Zeng, Guanghua Lei, Yilun Wang

“… Abstract BackgroundOver half the people over 60 years of age experience cognitive impairment, with limited treatment options, making it crucial to identify risk factors. …”
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Associations between military sexual trauma and chronic pain in men and women active military members and veterans by Joy C. MacDermid, Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, David M. Walton, Angel Kibble, Pavlos Bobos

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Gaze behavior and decision-making among handball referees: exploring gender and expertise differences by Jacek Świdwa, Stefanie Klatt, Adam Kantanista

“…This study investigates gaze behavior and decision-making processes among male and female handball referees of varying expertise levels. Methods A total of 51 handball referees (aged 30.25 ± 7.61 years), including 11 females and 40 males from the Polish Handball Federation, participated in the study. …”
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Mobile-based Assessment of Entrustable Professional Activities in Urology Training: Implementation and Outcomes by Fabian J. Aschwanden, Luca Afferi, Lukas Kandler, Adrian P. Marty, Philipp Baumeister, Agostino Mattei, Marko Kozomara, Christian D. Fankhauser

“…The aim of this study was to implement and assess a smartphone application for real-time EPA assessments in urology residency programs. Methods: A mobile application was introduced to 13 urology residents and ten supervisors at a Swiss training institution. …”
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Social Participation of Frail Older People with Functional Limitations Ageing Alone in Place in Italy, and Its Impact on Loneliness: An Urban–Rural Comparison by Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini

“…(1) Background: Older people ageing in place alone with functional limitations experience several difficulties in daily life, potentially hampering their social participation. …”
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Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Children Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review by Devashish Tiwari, Melisa Erdal, Kristyn Alonzo, Victoria Twombly, Paige Concannon, August West, Mairead O'Byrne

“…Children post-concussion experience a wide range of symptoms of vestibular dysfunction. …”
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Risk Analysis of Work Posture and Body Mass Index to Musculoskeletal Disorders among Librarians at Universitas Airlangga by Adellian Nugraha, Noeroel Widajati, Ng Yee Guan, Eka Cahya Febriyanto, Nurul Dewi Oktavia

“…This study aims to determine the correlation between work posture and body mass index (BMI) with MSDs complaints among librarians at Universitas Airlangga. Methods: This study is an analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design. …”
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Self-esteem among People Living with Physical Disability Visting Rehabilitation Centers of Kathamandu, Nepal: An Observational Study by Monsoon Jyoti Gautam, Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise, Santosh Khadka

“…This study aims to assess the prevalence of self-esteem and its associated factors among people living with physical disability. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among people living with a physical disability residing inside Kathmandu Valley from August to November 2022 after acquiring ethical approval from institutional review committee of CiST College (Reference number: IRC/161/078/079). …”
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Evaluation of nurses’ perception of monkeypox in terms of epidemic anxiety, stress levels and compliance with isolation measures by Vildan Kocatepe, Dilek Yildirim, Ayşegül Türkmenoğlu

“…This study aims to evaluate the levels of epidemic anxiety, perceived stress, and compliance with isolation measures among nurses working in Turkey in relation to monkeypox. Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 335 nurses employed at a hospital in Izmir, Turkey. …”
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Quick pathway for patients with high pRobability of dislocatEd hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty to minimise the time from hospital aDmission to redUCtion of the prosthesi... by Louise Eggers Rasmussen, Thale Forberg Almas, Peter Joachim Kuhne-Qvist, Rikke Beese Dalby, Peter Biesenbach, Lars Lykke Hermansen

“…The secondary aim is to investigate whether quicker prosthesis reduction influences subsequent hip function and quality of life, reduces pain experience immediately and in the long term, and increases patient satisfaction.Methods and analysis This is a prospective observational cohort study, initiated on 1 December 2024 and continuing for 2 years. …”
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Telemedicine Teaching for Everyone? Comparing Responses of Medical Students and Residents with a Shared Curriculum by Kristi VanDerKolk, Shamsi Daneshvari Berry, Lisa Graves

“…This study compares evaluation outcomes using the same shared national curriculum for medical students and family medicine residents at the same institution. Methods: Medical students and family medicine residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. …”
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Transnational family support and perspectives from family members back home: a pilot study in Kisumu, Kenya by Lisa Merry, Dominic Mogere, Dan Odindo, Nancy Edwards

“…. # Methods We conducted a small, qualitative descriptive study in Kisumu, Kenya. …”
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Cyclic patterns of high-risk behaviours within ballet culture by Meigan Picard, Michael Gaetz

“…Methods A total of 10 female ballet dancers aged 18–25 years of age participated in a structured interview either in-person or online via Zoom. …”
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Long-Term Stability in Temporomandibular Joint Replacement: A Review of Related Variables by Erick Vargas, Victor Ravelo, Majeed Rana, Alejandro Unibazo, Sergio Olate

“…A narrative review was conducted to describe the quantitative and qualitative factors that affect TMJ prosthesis stability. <b>Methods:</b> Studies with a sample size equal to or greater than 10 subjects who underwent surgical procedures for joint replacement using stock or customized ATM prostheses were included. …”
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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies associated vasculitis – Clinical profile and outcomes by Kavya Devi Nunna, Phani Kumar Devarasetti, Rajendra Vara Prasad Irlapati, Liza Rajasekhar

“…Methods: Clinical, laboratory, and treatment details of AAV from January 2010 to May 2017 were noted. …”
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Reconstructed influenza A/H3N2 infection histories reveal variation in incidence and antibody dynamics over the life course. by James A Hay, Huachen Zhu, Chao Qiang Jiang, Kin On Kwok, Ruiyin Shen, Adam Kucharski, Bingyi Yang, Jonathan M Read, Justin Lessler, Derek A T Cummings, Steven Riley

“…Humans experience many influenza infections over their lives, resulting in complex and varied immunological histories. …”
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Use of Capnography During Resuscitation of Patients in Intensive Care Units by Mosaab Farajallah MSN, Ahmad Ayed PhD, Ahmad Batran PhD, Moath Abu Ejheisheh PhD, Bahaa Alassoud PhD, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad PhD, Mohammed F. Hayek PhD, Ahmed Batran MSN

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess ICU nurses’ knowledge and perceptions of capnography use specifically during cardiac arrest resuscitation in South West Bank Hospitals. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive approach was used, employing a questionnaire for data collection. …”
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PEMBERDAYAAN IBU TERKAIT STIMULASI TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK MELALUI PENDEKATAN MODELING by Abdul Chairy, Siti Jumhati

“…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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