Development and evaluation of Sahasthara Thai medicine remedy in a film-forming spray for topical anti-inflammatory therapy by Ninnart Intharit, Arunporn Itharat, Chadchom Choockong, Weerachai Pipatrattanaseree, Wichan Ketjinda, Neal M. Davies, Raimar Löbenberg

“…Background and purpose: The study aimed to develop a localized topical anti-inflammatory treatment using a Thai medicinal herbal remedy called "Sahasthara," known for its anti-inflammatory properties, to create a film-forming spray (FFS). …”
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Periprosthetic and peri‐implant femoral fractures and timeliness to surgery: A retrospective matched cohort study by Felix Alarcón, Olof Sköldenberg, Martin Magnéli, Michael Axenhus

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether the time from radiological examination to surgery differs between hip fractures and PPFF/PIFF, and the possible consequences of delay and group affiliation on morbidity, mortality, and readmissions. …”
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Identification of inverted U-shaped curve association between serum potassium and prodromal Parkinson’s disease by Wen Zhou, Qingqing Xia, Duan Liu, Jun-ying Li, Liang Gong

“…Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study involving 1035 participants in PPMI cohort. …”
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Correlation between TG/HDL-C ratio and obstructive sleep apnea in the adult US population: a cross-sectional study by Yanlin Yang, Gaohui Wu, Lingyun Ren

“…BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with dyslipidemia, neurocognitive impairment, and cardiovascular morbidity. This study investigates the triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) as a composite biomarker for OSA prevalence, with implications for mitigating OSA-associated complications through metabolic modulation.MethodsA nationally representative cohort of 3,270 adults (NHANES 2015–2018) was analyzed using weighted multivariate logistic regression. …”
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Ultrasonographic evaluation of diastasis recti abdominis and its association with pelvic floor dysfunction in postpartum women: a cross-sectional study of a two-year retrospective... by Manrong Li, Nana Wang, Rui Wang, Bingyin Liang

“…The study aimed to assess the ultrasonographic characteristics and clinical implications of DRA in postpartum women. …”
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Obesity and the accelerated decline in total sleep time increases the self-reported diagnoses of diabetes by Lijing Yan, Huanhuan Sun, Yuling Chen, Xiaohui Yu, Jingru Zhang, Peijie Li

“…IntroductionThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and the accelerated decline in Total Sleep Time (TST) and its potential impact on the self-reported diagnoses of diabetes.MethodsOur study addresses this gap by analyzing trends in a longitudinal cohort study conducted in China, using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS). …”
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The association between poor dental health and gastric cancer risk: a nationwide cohort and sibling-controlled study by Zengliang Ruan, Jianfeng Xie, Jingru Yu, Li Yin, Dariush Nasrollahzadeh Nesheli, Weimin Ye

“…Additionally, a nested case-control study was conducted by comparing incident GC cases to their siblings. …”
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Behavioral effects of academic pressure on the risk of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case-control study by Qian Wang, Xinyun Li, Xinyao Liu, Nuo Chen, Ruoqi Dai, Hui Zhang, Yihui Du, Lilu Ding

“…This case-control study analyzed data from a population-based AIS screening program, including 547 cases and 2735 matched controls. …”
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Research Progress on Enhancing Acid Production from Anaerobic Fermentation of Waste Activated Sludge by Different Pretreatment Methods by Peng CUI, Shuzhen CHI, Da ZHANG, Boyi CHENG, Qingshan LIN, Zongping WANG, Gang GUO

“…Furthermore, the environmental and economic implications of implementing these pretreatment strategies in large-scale sludge management are analyzed. …”
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Prognostic value of the lactate-to-albumin ratio in critically ill chronic heart failure patients with sepsis: insights from a retrospective cohort study by Junqi Gou, Chaohui Liu, Mingjian Lang, Fengyou Yao

“…LAR has the potential to serve as a valuable prognostic biomarker in this population, providing significant implications for clinical decision-making and patient management.…”
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A national survey of osteopaths’ conceptions of practice in France: structural validity of the Osteo-TAQfr and the tendency toward technical rationality by Oliver P. Thomson, Loïc Treffel, Agathe Wagner, Erwann Jacquot, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Chantal Morin, Brett Vaughan

“…These results have significant implications for aligning osteopathic education and practice with contemporary AHP paradigms, including patient-centred care and interdisciplinary collaboration. …”
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Bottle feeding to sleep beyond 12 months is associated with higher risk of tooth decay and overweight in Australian children: Findings from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids cohort s... by Heilok Cheng, James John, Jane Scott, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Loc Do, Sameer Bhole, Louise Baur, Amit Arora

“…Objective: Bottle feeding to sleep may increase early childhood caries (ECC) and overweight risk through sugar exposure and overfeeding. This study examined the association between feeding to sleep at 24 and 36 months on both ECC and overweight at 3-4 years. …”
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Experiences of midwifery students and graduates in Somalia: evidence from qualitative data by Hawa Abdullahi, Asia Mohamed Mohamud, Maryan Abdulkadir Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Abdirisak A. Dalmar, Hannah Tappis, Shatha Elnakib

“…We invited graduates and students in their final year from eight schools in Mogadishu and one school in Galgadud to participate in the study. This study draws on findings from five focus group discussions conducted with midwifery students and graduates who were included in the parent cohort study, for a total sample size of 33 students and graduates. …”
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Collaborative tailoring of the Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) program for pregnant veterans in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative case study of contex... by Erin P. Finley, Alison B. Hamilton, Ismelda Canelo, La Shawnta S. Jackson, Rachel Lesser, Rebecca S. Oberman, Julia Yosef, Joya G. Chrystal, Erica H. Fletcher, Bevanne Bean-Mayberry, Tannaz Moin, Melissa M. Farmer, Ariel J. Lang

“…Registration Date: 09/09/2021. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05050266?term=EMPOWER%202.0&rank=1 .…”
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Effect of plasma homocysteine on cardiometabolic multimorbidity among Chinese adults: a population-based and real-world evidence study by Ling Li, Jia Wang, Jing Li, Minqi Li, Jie Wang, Tianyao Long, Yangyi Zhengliu, Xuan Tan, Yiwei Peng, Xiuqin Hong, Xiuqin Hong

“…AimsTo explore the effect of plasma homocysteine (Hcy) on cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) among Chinses adults.MethodsThis study combined a community-based cross-sectional study with a 1:1 matched case–control study using propensity score method among adults aged over 30 years in six districts randomly selected from Hunan Province, China. …”
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Determinants and Experiences of Care‐Seeking for Childhood Pneumonia in a Rural Indian Setting: A Mixed‐Methods Study by Barsha Gadapani Pathak, Sarmila Mazumder, Yasir Bin Nisar, Aditya Bhatt, Mandeep Singh, Tarun Madhur, Ingvild Fossgard Sandøy

“…Additionally, during the dissemination phase, key findings will be shared with caregivers, community members and PRI representatives, facilitating discussions on study implications and informing future policy and programmatic decisions. …”
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Effects of folic acid supplementation before conception on innate immunity and anti-HBs levels of offspring born to HBsAg-positive mothers by Jia Lian, Jia Lian, Jia Lian, Jia Lian, Zhaoyue Men, Zhaoyue Men, Zhaoyue Men, Zhaoyue Men, Xiuyang Xu, Xiuyang Xu, Xiuyang Xu, Xiuyang Xu, Yandi Li, Yandi Li, Yandi Li, Yandi Li, Jinbo Li, Jinbo Li, Jinbo Li, Jinbo Li, Weigang Wang, Weigang Wang, Weigang Wang, Weigang Wang, Tian Yao, Tian Yao, Yuping Li, Yiqun Qu, Yongliang Feng, Yongliang Feng, Yongliang Feng, Yongliang Feng, Suping Wang, Suping Wang, Suping Wang, Suping Wang

“…This discovery has significant public health implications, as it may provide a simple and accessible intervention to improve vaccination outcomes and reduce HBV transmission in endemic regions.…”
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A Study of References in Mining Engineering Publications. by Linda Musser

“…It explores the implications of the study for managers with collections of mining engineering materials. …”
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Studying Elections in India: Scientific and Political Debates by Stéphanie Tawa Lama-Rewal

“…This sub-genre, being relatively more visible than other studies of representative democracy, has specific implications, in the academic but also in the political arena, which are the focus of this critical review of the literature on Indian elections since the 1980s. …”
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Introduction: Contemporary translation studies and Bible translation by J. A. Naudé, C. H. J. van der Merwe

“…Following developments in the United Bible Societies (UBS) in which some of the theoretical assumptions of Eugene Nida’s views were questioned, an inquiry into the implications of these and other developments in contemporary translation studies for Bible translation in South Africa was certainly necessary and timely. …”
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