A Study on Diagnostic Accuracy of Dipsi Method Over Traditional Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Among Antenatal Women by Vijayadevi Shanmugam, Dharani Sudha Gopalraj, Shruthi Nanjudappan, Rajeswari Ravindran

“…Various diagnostic criteria and methods, such as the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of India (DIPSI) criteria, IADPSG (International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups) have been debated for GDM screening. …”
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Effects of intensive laryngeal manual therapy on acoustic measures of patients with muscle tension dysphonia: a single-subject study by Seyede Saghar Hashemnia, Kowsar Baghban, Mohammad-Amin Nazari, Motahareh Manoosi, Ali Moshtagh

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of intensive laryngeal manual therapy on voice quality in patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) using acoustic analysis. …”
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Breast milk feeding practices and frequencies among complementary-fed children: a cross-sectional study in Northern Thailand by Krongporn Ongprasert, Jakarin Chawachat, Wuttipat Kiratipaisarl, Penprapa Siviroj

“…However, at night, the relationships between feeding frequency and these factors were less consistent in both the overall and subgroup analyses, suggesting that nighttime feeding frequency is likely influenced by multiple factors beyond milk type and feeding method. Future longitudinal studies are needed to identify additional determinants of feeding frequency and their implications for child health.…”
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Discontinuation of Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) Drainage in Acute Hydrocephalus: A Prospective Cohort Study and Exploratory Data Analysis by Anand S. Pandit, Joanna Palasz, Lauren Harris, Parashkev Nachev, Ahmed K. Toma

“…Background: The optimal management of CSF drainage in acute hydrocephalus, in particular when to initiate drain weaning, remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of timing and method of drain weaning on patient outcomes. …”
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Are People Living With Dementia Receiving High Intensity Statin Therapy After Stroke? A Population‐Based Cohort Study by Leonie Picton, Johnson George, J. Simon Bell, Jenni Ilomäki

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims This Australian population‐based study investigated statin intensity after hospitalization for ischemic stroke in a matched cohort of people living with and without dementia. …”
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Subjective theories of the Chilean teachers’ union about school climate and violence after the pandemic: a study of web news by Pablo Castro-Carrasco, Pablo Castro-Carrasco, David Cuadra-Martínez, Verónica Gubbins, Fabiana Rodríguez-Pastene-Vicencio, Claudia Carrasco-Aguilar, Vladimir Caamaño-Vega, Vladimir Caamaño-Vega, Martina Zelaya

“…A key actor in the public debate is the Chilean Teachers’ Union, due to its potential impact on new public policies on the issue.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to reconstruct the subjective theories of school violence and school climate presented by the Chilean Teachers’ Union after the COVID-19 pandemic, in its public discourse broadcast on the web news.MethodsBased on a documentary study, a case study design and qualitative methodology, embedded in the FONDECYT project No. 1231667, titled “The social construction in Chile of school climate and school violence after the return to face-to-face education,” web news (N = 36) were analyzed in which the Chilean Teachers’ Union explains school violence and school climate after the pandemic.ResultsWe found subjective theories that explain the meaning of school violence and school climate, and external factors associated with the serious deterioration of these educational dimensions after the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Rate and risk factors for inpatient falls following single-level posterior lumbar fusion: A national registry study by Michael J. Gouzoulis, BS, Sahir S. Jabbouri, MD, Anthony E. Seddio, BS, Jay Moran, MD, Wesley Day, BS, Philip P. Ratnasamy, BS, Jonathan N. Grauer, MD

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dispensing of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in Ireland: A population based study by Peter M. Barrett, Fionn P. Daly, Mengyang Zhang, Aislinn O'Reilly, Patricia Heckmann, Paula Tierney, Deirdre Murray, Maeve Mullooly, Kathleen Bennett

“…Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had considerable implications for cancer related care. This study aimed to examine its impact on the dispensing of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in Ireland. …”
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Facebook Is “For Old People”—So Why Are We Still Studying It the Most? A Critical Look at Social Media in Science by Kamil Maciuk, Michal Apollo, Julia Skorupa, Mateusz Jakubiak, Yana Wengel, David C. Geary

“…This observation raises an important question: do social media researchers focus on studying the platforms used by the majority, thereby providing a more accurate representation of current social dynamics? …”
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Transmission and containment of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern in Guangzhou, China: A population-based study. by Li Li, Zhi-Gang Han, Peng-Zhe Qin, Wen-Hui Liu, Zhou Yang, Zong-Qiu Chen, Ke Li, Chao-Jun Xie, Yu Ma, Hui Wang, Yong Huang, Shu-Jun Fan, Ze-Lin Yan, Chun-Quan Ou, Lei Luo

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Enhancing antimicrobial resistance surveillance and research: a systematic scoping review on the possibilities, yield and methods of data linkage studies by S. A. M. van Kessel, C. C. H. Wielders, A. F. Schoffelen, A. Verbon

“…This systematic scoping review aims to summarize the studies that link AMR data and evaluate whether they yield new results, implications, or recommendations for practice. …”
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Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and the Risk of Placental Abruption: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Greek Obstetric Population by Artemisia Kokkinari, Evangelia Antoniou, Eirini Orovou, Maria Dagla, Maria Tzitiridou-Chatzopoulou, Antigoni Sarantaki, Kleanthi Gourounti, Georgios Iatrakis

“…Although this threshold corresponds to insufficiency according to the Endocrine Society, for the purposes of this study, levels < 30 ng/mL were treated as indicative of vitamin D deficiency in order to capture broader physiological implications. …”
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Exploring Motor Recovery Differences in Paretic Upper and Lower Extremity after Stroke: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rathinasabapathy Sampath Pulimoot, CKV Bhuvaneswari, Annadurai Kabilan

“…The results indicate the implications for customised therapeutic plans in poststroke rehabilitation.…”
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Do women with a history of breast cancer recommend risk-based breast cancer screening? An in-depth interview study by Zi Lin Lim, Freda Giam, Renee Ying Xuan Wong, Jonathan Jun Kit Liow, Keri McCrickerd, Keri McCrickerd, Jingmei Li, Jingmei Li, Jingmei Li

“…Participants were generally receptive to RBS and valued personalized recommendations, but concerns were raised about risk prediction accuracy, insurance implications, and potential negative reactions to risk results.ConclusionThis study identifies challenges and enablers for enhancing breast screening in Singapore, based on the experiences of breast cancer survivors. …”
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Healthcare resource utilisation and costs in infants with confirmed respiratory syncytial virus infections: a national population cohort study by Hyun Jin Han, Dahye Ryu, Ju Young Kim, Semin Jang, Hae Sun Suh

“…Methods This retrospective cohort study utilised nationwide claims data from the Korea Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service for infants under one year of age with confirmed RSV infection in the first year of life from January 2017 to April 2022. …”
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Risk factors for hospital admission and length of stay for children with and without congenital anomalies: a EUROlinkCAT cohort study by Mika Gissler, Maria Loane, Joan K Morris, Ester Garne, Silvia Baldacci, Francesca Gorini, Elisa Ballardini, Marco Manfrini, Joachim Tan, Stine Kjaer Urhoj, Sonja Kiuru-Kuhlefelt, Joanne Given

“…These findings have implications for health care planning and for counselling parents regarding their child's future healthcare needs.…”
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Can External Neuromodulation Garments Improve Gait and Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy? A Prospective Single‐Arm Study by Lindsey Jean Ross Weller, Shelly‐Anne Marie Sherwood, Shin Huey Ng, Maheswari Vellaichamy, Asila Alia Noordin, Ling Ying Tan, Arjandas Mahadev, Tong Hong Yeo, Zhi Min Ng

“…ABSTRACT Introduction The Exopulse Mollii Suit is an external electrical stimulation garment that is designed to reduce spasticity through electrical stimulation of targeted muscles. Our aims were to study the impact of the garment in improving gait and function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). …”
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Assessing the impact of socioeconomic factors on the business of fish farmers and traders: A case study from Mymensingh district, Bangladesh by Sarah Yasmin, Silvia Mondal, Anik Kumar Gupto, Md. Moniruzzaman

“…PCA extraction and Socioeconomic Engagement Index (SEI) construction were applied to ensure methodological rigor and enhance the practical implications of the findings. The study reveals that most fish farmers and traders are aged 30–45 years and possess over 10 years of experience in fish marketing. …”
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The dual mediating role of coping style between resilience and negative emotions in nursing undergraduates: a cross-sectional study by Lvman Xiao, Yujie Liu, Min Wu, Jia Jia, Zefeng Bao, Yangxue Tao, Xin Mei, Weiling He, Jinyu Fan, Zhixiao Li, Yiting Tuo, Li Ke

“…Consequently, deeply investigating the mediating effect of coping styles employed by nursing students between resilience and negative emotions offers important theoretical and practical implications for mental health education and guidance. …”
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Effects of Environmental Changes on Flood Patterns in the Jing River Basin: A Case Study from the Loess Plateau, China by Jiqiang Lyu, Yuhao Yang, Shanshan Yin, Zhizhou Yang, Zhaohui Zhou, Yan Wang, Pingping Luo, Meng Jiao, Aidi Huo

“…Human activities and climate change have significantly influenced the water cycle, impacting flood risks and water security. This study centers on the Jing River Basin in the Chinese Loess Plateau, analyzing hydrological patterns and flood progression using the HEC-HMS model under changing conditions. …”
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