Mucinous breast cancer organoids: an in vitro research model by Dongyi Zhao, Shida Zhu, Xue Bai, Xuelu Li, Zuowei Zhao

“…Currently, there is no reliable in vitro model available to effectively address the heterogeneity of pure mucinous breast cancer. Methods We obtained surgical tumor samples from a 64-year-old Chinese female patient diagnosed with pure mucinous breast cancer to establish patient-derived organoids. …”
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Trauma context exerts intergenerational effects on child mental health via DNA methylation by Stefanie Pilkay, Andie Riffer, Andrew Carroll

“…This study investigated whether newborn DNA methylation (DNAm) previously associated with maternal childhood physical abuse by her father affected the child’s mental health and physical growth, as well as whether it mediated or moderated developmental outcomes. Methods: Study sample (N = 903) and data came from Bristol University’s Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. …”
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Effect of Preventive Bundle Care on Nurses' Knowledge, Compliance and Patients' Outcome Regarding Pressure Ulcer in the Intensive Care Unit by Sabah S. Mohamed, Rawia A. Ibraheem

“…Aim: Evaluate the effect of preventive bundle care on nurses' knowledge, compliance, and patients' outcome regarding pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit. Methods: Quasi-experimental design used to achieve aim in this study. …”
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The role of coach-athlete relationship on motivation and sports engagement by Jet Longakit, Lyndie Toring-Aque, Felix Aque Jr., Minerva Sayson, Joseph Lobo

“…The current study aimed to examine the association between motivation and athletes' engagement in sports, as mediated by the coach-athlete relationship. Material and Methods. A sample of 408 student-athletes from various universities in Iligan City participated in the study. …”
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Perception and Impact of AI on Education Journey of Medical Students and Interns in Western Region, KSA: A Cross-Sectional Study by Duaa S. Alkhayat, Hind N. Alsubaiyi, Yara A. Alharbi, Lina M. Alkahtani, Afnan M. Akhwan, Alhanouf A. Alharbi

“…The objectives include determining the awareness of medical students, the various uses of AI in medical education, and recognizing both the positive and negative effects on educational settings. Materials and Methods This is a cross-sectional study, using a validated online questionnaire that was distributed to undergraduate medical students as well as medical interns. …”
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Spinal needles versus conventional needles for fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules-A multicenter randomized controlled trial. by Kasper Daugaard Larsen, Gitte Bjørn Hvilsom, Tobias Vennervald Andersen, Preben Homøe, Finn Noe Bennedbæk, Jens Pedersen, Lena Bjergved Sigurd, Jens Jessen Warm, Katalin Kiss, Giedrius Lelkaitis, Luise Andersen, Marie Røsland Rosenørn, Laszlo Hegedüs, Annette Kjær Ersbøll, Anne Fog Lomholt, Mikkel Kaltoft, Christoffer Holst Hahn, Tobias Todsen

“…Therefore, we conducted a multicenter randomized controlled trial to validate these findings.<h4>Methods</h4>Between July 1st, 2021, and April 13th, 2023, patients with suspicious thyroid nodules were randomized to receive FNAB with either a 25G spinal needle or conventional needle. …”
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Case-Matched Comparison of Intersphincteric Proctectomy Versus Proctectomy with Stapled Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer by Lameese Tabaja, Yasir Akmal, Zoltan Lackberg, Maher A. Abbas

“…Setting: A tertiary colorectal surgery unit. Patients and Methods: All intersphincteric proctectomy cases conducted by one surgeon over a 7-year period were matched for gender, race, age, and comorbidities with patients who underwent proctectomy with stapled coloanal anastomosis. …”
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Risk assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases before statin therapy initiation: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physicians in Yemen. by Fahmi Y Al-Ashwal, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi, Mohammed Abdullah Kubas, Abdulsalam Halboup

“…Also, we evaluated the physician-patient discussion and counseling practices before statin therapy initiation in concordance with recommendations from the latest clinical practice guideline.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2020 and January 2021. …”
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Does the Black-White mental health paradox persist across U.S. geographical regions? by Christy L. Erving, Lacee A. Satcher, Shania Montúfar, Courtney S. Thomas Tobin

“…The aim of this study is to examine the extent to which the Black-White mental health paradox is observed within four U.S. geographical regions: Midwest, Northeast, South, and West. Methods: A sample of Black and White Americans was drawn from the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication (NCS-R) and the National Survey of American Life (NSAL). …”
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Effect of Supportive Educational Intervention for Mothers of Female Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy on Their Caring Practices by Safaa F. Draz, Amal T. A. Elsharkawy

“…Aim: To assess the effect of supportive educational intervention for mothers of female adolescents with cerebral palsy on their caring practices. Methods: A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was employed at the neurology outpatient clinic at Pediatric Hospital, Ain Shams University, with a convenience sample of 50 mothers of female adolescents with cerebral palsy. …”
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Use of a New Silver-Impregnated Mesh for Incisional Hernia Surgery With Clean-Contaminated Wounds. First Case Series Results by Carles Olona Casas, Aleidis Caro-Tarrago, Raquel Casanova, Marc Vallve-Bernal, Cristina Farres, Joan Ferreres, Rosa Jorba

“…We present the first experience described with the use of this type of prosthesis in a case series of incisional hernia surgery in clean-contaminated fields.Material and MethodsSingle-center, retrospective, observational study on a prospectively collected sample of patients undergoing incisional hernia surgery in clean-contaminated fields. …”
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The effects of normal aging on multiple aspects of financial decision-making. by Dorien F Bangma, Anselm B M Fuermaier, Lara Tucha, Oliver Tucha, Janneke Koerts

“…Therefore, the present explorative study examines the effects of normal aging on multiple aspects of FDM.<h4>Methods</h4>One-hundred and eighty participants (range 18-87 years) were assessed with eight FDM tests and several standard neuropsychological tests. …”
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LGBTQ+ health education for medical students in the United States: a narrative literature review by Tess I. Jewell, Elizabeth M. Petty

“…This narrative literature review explores the landscape of interventions and evaluations related to LGBTQ+ health content taught in medical schools in the USA and suggests strategies for further curriculum development.Methods PubMed, ERIC, and Education Research Complete databases were systematically searched for peer-reviewed articles on LGBTQ+ health in medical student education in the USA published between 1 January 2011–6 February 2023. …”
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Symptom clusters and networks analysis in acute-phase stroke patients: a cross-sectional study by Siyu Zhou, Yuan Zhang, Huijuan He, Xiangrong Wang, Mengying Li, Na Zhang, Jiali Song

“…In the future, intervention methods for core symptoms can be constructed and validated for their intervention effects to further demonstrate the benefits of core symptoms.…”
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Job stress prevalence in Iranian drivers and contributing factors: Systematic review and Meta-analysis by Parvaneh Isfahani, Rasoul Corani Bahador, Somayeh Samani, Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam, Mohammad Sarani, Mahnaz Afshari

“…Meta-regression analysis indicated that sample size, average age, and work experience significantly influenced study heterogeneity (P < 0.05). …”
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The Impact of PAPE Protocols on Barbell Velocity During the Bench Press in Trained Individuals: A Systematic Review by Krzysztof Kasicki, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży

“…From pool of 111 records, 7 studies (total n = 125 males, 23–29 years old, ≥2-year training experience) met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of included studies was moderate (5/10 on the PEDro scale). …”
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Healthcare utilization of Mexican-American Medicare beneficiaries with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. by Brian Downer, Soham Al Snih, Mukaila Raji, Lin-Na Chou, Yong-Fang Kuo, Kyriakos S Markides, Kenneth J Ottenbacher

“…<h4>Background</h4>Older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are high-risk to experience hospitalizations and emergency room (ER) admissions. …”
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Exploring key challenges for healthcare providers and stakeholders in delivering adolescent sexual and reproductive health services and information during the COVID-19 pandemic in... by Margarate Nzala Munakampe, Tulani Francis L. Matenga, Mwimba Chewe, Anise Gold-Watts, Reza Lahidji

“…Abstract Introduction This study aimed to explore the direct and indirect influences of COVID-19-related restrictions on adolescents and young people’s (AYP’s) sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with a focus on teenage pregnancy and access to and utilization of HIV testing and counselling services. Methods Thirty-four purposively sampled interviews that comprised of selected representatives of organizations involved in activities aimed at addressing adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (ASRHR), teenage pregnancies, and HIV testing were conducted in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …”
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Predictive instrument for rupture of intracranial aneurysms in patients from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba by Jorge Félix Companioni Rosildo, Gretel Mosquera Betancourt, Carlos Rafael Sebrango Rodríguez, Juan Carlos Lage Barroso

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to develop a predictive instrument for incidental intracranial aneurysm rupture.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a sample of 152 patients diagnosed by computed tomography angiography of ruptured (n=138) and unruptured (n=22) saccular intracranial aneurysms was included. …”
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Adaptive Multiobjective Evolutionary Generative Adversarial Network for Metaverse Network Intrusion Detection by Dikai Xu, Bin Cao

“…This paper addresses a critical gap in cybersecurity for Metaverse devices, which are often overlooked in traditional detection methods, and proposes an adaptive multiobjective evolutionary generative adversarial network (AME-GAN) as a novel, scalable solution for optimizing network intrusion detection. …”
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