Association between asymptomatic submicroscopic and microscopic malaria infections and anemia: A study in southern Benin. by Alejandro Rojas Chaves, Yannelle Dossou, Armel Djènontin, Elisée Adimi, Romuald Akoho, Justine Bailly, Aziz Bouraïma, Déborah Matondo, Yolande Sissinto, Dismand Houinato, Achille Massougbodji, Célia Dechavanne, Gilles Cottrell

“…This underscores the importance of employing ultrasensitive diagnostic methods for such infections and acknowledging their potential health implications.…”
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A comparative study of the curriculum of a master's course in anesthesiology in Iran and the United States of America by Meysam Hosseini Amiri, Hassan Babamohamadi, Monir Nobahar

“…Results: Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that both Iranian and American anesthesiology master's programs incorporate the principles of professional ethics in their curriculum. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and Helicobacter pylori infection: a cross-sectional study by Dan Long, Chenhan Mao, Yin Xu, Ying Zhu

“…IR may be significantly associated with H. pylori infection. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential clinical implications of these findings.…”
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Analysis of students' scientific writing skills in the biology education study program at Sebelas Maret University by Dwi Oetomo, Sri Widoretno, Murni Ramli, Baskoro Adi Prayitno, Bowo Sugiarto, Chandra Adi Prabowo

“…Students still experienced difficulties in finding and evaluating credible sources to support their arguments in scientific writing, as well as difficulties in describing the practical implications of their research. This study suggested implementing more interactive, project-based learning and providing constructive feedback to improve scientific writing skills in a more comprehensive manner. …”
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Investigation of Spot Size Variations in Multiroom Proton Therapy Systems and Their Clinical Significance: An In silico Study by Umesh Bharat Gayake, Bhushankumar J. Patil, Kantaram Darekar, Sanjay D. Dhole, Lalit Chaudhary, Siddhartha Laskar

“…Among beam parameters, spot size frequently exceeds tolerance limits, potentially compromising treatment accuracy. This study aims to assess the clinical implications of spot size variations and establish benchmarks for beam matching, with a specific focus on the spot size parameter in proton therapy using tool for particle simulation (TOPAS), Monte Carlo (MC) simulation. …”
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Exploring Virtual Reality-Induced Anxiety in Iatrophobia: A Pilot Study for Future Exposure Therapy by Revelo-Aguilar Fabian, Miro-Amarante Lourdes, Gomez-Rodriguez Francisco

“…Furthermore, correlation analysis reveals a strong positive association between heart rate and electrodermal response, indicating the reliability of these physiological indicators in assessing anxiety levels. The study also discusses the implications of these findings for phobia treatment and highlights future research directions, including the integration of advanced VR technologies and exploring VR’s applicability in treating other specific phobias and anxiety disorders. …”
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Association of micronutrient status with thyroid function in adolescent Afghan refugees; a cross-sectional study by Saima Shaheen, Muhammad Shahzad, Nabila Sher, Muhammad Shabbir Khan, Khalid Iqbal, Habab Ali Ahmad, Simon C Andrews

“…A randomised, community based, cross-sectional study design was employed to recruit 206 adolescent (both male and female) Afghan refugees aged 10–19 years. …”
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Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Music During COVID-19 Quarantine: Cross-Sectional Study by Xuechang Xian, Xiaoran Zhang, Danhe Zheng, Yanlin Wang

“…The potential reasons for these findings and implications are discussed. ConclusionsThis study significantly contributes to the understanding of the mechanisms behind music-listening preferences in stressful environments. …”
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Anatomical and clinical perspectives on the distal humeral fossae: A study in South Indian dry bones by Nandini Prashanth Bhat, Ashwija Shetty, Kurian Alapatt, Nom Kumar Naik Bhukya, Sushma Prabhath, Suhani Sumalatha

“…However, comprehensive data on all three fossae in South Indian dry humeri remain limited. This study aims to fill this gap by providing clinically relevant morphometric insights. …”
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Discussion Points of the Remote Sensing Study and Integrated Analysis of the Archaeological Landscape of Rujm el-Hiri by Olga Khabarova, Michal Birkenfeld, Lev V. Eppelbaum

“…Meanwhile, in the northern part of the Southern Levant, megalithic structures remain largely underexplored with these methods. This study addresses this gap by analyzing the landscape around Rujm el-Hiri, one of the most prominent Southern Levantine megaliths dated to the Chalcolithic/Early Bronze Age, for the first time. …”
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A Case Study on Neurological Outcome in Persistent Neonatal Hypoglycemia in Upper Middle-Income Country by Aris Primadi, Tetty Yuniati, Fiva Aprilia Kadi, Filla Reviyani Suryaningrat, Devatri Hudayari, Natasha Amalda Ediwan

“…Despite the fact that there are studies highlighting the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in neonates with hypoglycemia, there seems to be limited comprehensive case reports detailing both the early diagnosis and the long-term growth and development monitoring in these neonates. …”
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Social Aspects of Democratic Safeguards in Privacy Rights: A Qualitative Study of the European Union and China by Polonca Kovač, Grega Rudolf

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Identifying Cervical Predictors of Recreational Mixed Martial Arts Participation: A Case-Control Study by Leia Holland, Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Rob Sillevis

“…Despite consistent evidence of a high injury prevalence in MMA athletes, the neuromuscular implications of regular MMA training remain underexplored. …”
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Social anxiety symptoms and their relationship with suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms in adolescents: A prospective study by Kenny Chiu, Argyris Stringaris, Eleanor Leigh

“…Methods The Wellcome Trust NSPN (Neuroscience in Psychiatry Network) study recruited 2397 youth aged 14–24 in the United Kingdom to participate in a prospective observational study. …”
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Revealing genetic determinants of photosynthesis-related traits in citrus via genome-wide association studies by Xuesong Wang, Ryan Traband, Yoko Hiraoka, Sergio Pietro Ferrante, Lei Yu, Qiong Jia, Sarah Wang, Zixian Wang, Aleyda Acosta Rangel, Tatiane O. Vieira, Tracy L. Kahn, Mikeal L Roose, Louis Santiago, Zhenyu Jia

“…In this study, we conducted an examination of 71 citrus accessions and varieties, utilizing over 56,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms and 37 leaf reflectance parameters. …”
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Circulating Levels of Angiotensinogen, Sex Hormones, and Hormone Therapy—The Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) by Karita C. F. Lidani, Patrick J. Trainor, Robert Buscaglia, Kristoff Foster, Sophia Jaramillo, Kirolos Michael, Alexander P. Landry, Erin D. Michos, Pamela Ouyang, Erin S. Morgan, Sotirios Tsimikas, Andrew P. DeFilippis

“…Investigating the factors that influence angiotensinogen levels, including sex hormones, may have important therapeutic implications. Plasma angiotensinogen and sex hormones levels were measured in 5171 Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) participants. …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of the Informant AD8 for Cognitive Screening in Primary Healthcare: A Pilot Study by YanHong Dong, Tuck Seng Cheng, Keith Yu Kei Tsou, Qun Lin Chan, Christopher Li-Hsian Chen

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Exploring Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Fecal Samples of Insectivorous Bats: A Preliminary Study by Santina Di Bella, Delia Gambino, Maria Foti, Bianca Maria Orlandella, Vittorio Fisichella, Francesca Gucciardi, Francesco Mira, Rosario Grasso, Maria Teresa Spena, Giuseppa Purpari, Annalisa Guercio

“…Bats (order Chiroptera) are increasingly recognized as important reservoirs and potential vectors of pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB), with potential implications for human, animal, and environmental health. …”
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Global Disparities in Simulation-Based Learning Performance: Serial Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study by Kashish Malhotra, Harshin Balakrishnan, Emily Warmington, Vina Soran, Francesca Crowe, Dengyi Zhou, SIMBA AND CoMICs Team, Punith Kempegowda

“…MethodsThis study assessed participants in 17 SIMBA sessions from May 2020 to June 2022. …”
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Primary Care Practitioners’ Perspectives on the Utility of Metabolic Syndrome as a Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study by Aniruddha Sheth, Sandra C. Thompson, Nahal Mavaddat

“…Methods: A qualitative study design was employed, with semi-structured interviews conducted among 15 GPs in rural Western Australia. …”
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