Feasibility and effectiveness of a group therapy combining physical activity, surf therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat adolescents with depressive disorders: a pilot... by Bettina Hearn, Monica Biscaldi, Reinhold Rauh, Christian Fleischhaker

“…Symptom reductions were maintained at the 3-month follow-up.DiscussionStudy results suggest that the group therapy program is feasible and can reduce depressive symptoms. …”
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Utility of 2D Video Analysis for Assessing Frontal Plane Trunk and Pelvis Motion during Stepping, Landing, and Change in Direction Tasks: A Validity Study by Rachel K Straub, Christopher M Powers

“…# Background Excessive frontal plane motion of the trunk and/or pelvis has been implicated in numerous clinical conditions. To date, it is unclear whether 2D video is an appropriate surrogate for assessing frontal plane trunk and pelvis motion as a comprehensive validity study across a wide range of movements using a consistent methodology has not been performed…”
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From chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to lung cancer: a Mendelian randomization study revealing mediation pathways through plasma metabolomics, proteomics, and immunoph... by Tianjian Ding, Qiaoming Lin, Xiaohan Qu

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“You feel like you come up short over and over again”: a qualitative study of provider perspectives of barriers to respectful maternity care in Boston by Katherine Fachon, Sahana Narayan, Samantha Truong, Christina Duzyj, Katherine Vergara Kruczynski, Amber Trujillo Lalla, Autumn Cohen, Patricia Barbosa, Amanda Flynn, Annekathryn Goodman

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Hypothalamic volume is associated with age, sex and cognitive function across lifespan: a comparative analysis of two large population-based cohort studiesResearch in context by Peng Xu, Santiago Estrada, Rika Etteldorf, Dan Liu, Mohammad Shahid, Weiyi Zeng, Deborah Früh, Martin Reuter, Monique M.B. Breteler, N. Ahmad Aziz

“…Summary: Background: Emerging findings indicate that the hypothalamus, the body's principal homeostatic centre, plays a crucial role in modulating cognition, but comprehensive population-based studies are lacking. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the Rhineland Study (N = 5812, 55.2 ± 13.6 years, 58% women) and the UK Biobank Imaging Study (UKB) (N = 45,076, 64.2 ± 7.7 years, 53% women), two large-scale population-based cohort studies. …”
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Physical and chemical characterization of experimental newly formulated polymer infiltrated lithium disilicate ceramic network versus polymer infiltrated feldspathic ceramic networ... by Alaa Hussein, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…Conclusion PILN is a new type of hybrid ceramic material with enhanced mechanical properties. Clinical implication PILN can be used as a promising CAD/CAM block for creating high strength high esthetics dental restorations.…”
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ESSENCE-Q – a first clinical validation study of a new screening questionnaire for young children with suspected neurodevelopmental problems in south Japan by Hatakenaka Y, Fernell E, Sakaguchi M, Ninomiya H, Fukunaga I, Gillberg C

“…To establish the broader validity and reliability of the ESSENCE-Q, case–control studies and general population studies of children in different age groups are needed. …”
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Plasma angiopoietin-like protein 4 as a novel biomarker predicting 10-year mortality in a community-based population: a longitudinal cohort study by Kang-Chih Fan, Szu-Chi Chen, I-Weng Yen, Chia-Hung Lin, Chun-Heng Kuo, Ya-Pin Lyu, Hsien-Chia Juan, Mao-Shin Lin, Shu-Huei Wang, Hung-Yuan Li

“…Introduction Angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4) is a hepatokine implicated in fat metabolism regulation. Its genetic inactivation has been associated with improved glucose homeostasis, while elevated plasma ANGPTL4 levels are observed in diabetic and obese individuals. …”
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A Study of the Relationship Among Radon, Thoron and Radioactive Aerosol Particle Distribution in PM_2.5 Risk Areas in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand by Chutima Kranrod, Chanis Rattanapongs, Phachirarat Sola, Arisa Manowan, Ancharee Onjan, Kitkawin Aramrun, Shinji Tokonami

“…Most of the population is in agricultural occupation, leading to the annual burning of sugarcane and rice stubble to start new plantings, which is another cause of air pollution. This study aimed to investigate the correlation among radon, thoron, and airborne particles potentially implicated in lung cancer etiology, which focused on monitoring the concentrations of radon, thoron, and their progeny, as well as analyzing the distribution of particle sizes categorized into 10, 2.5, 1, 0.5, and less than 0.5 μm to assess possible health impacts or lung cancer risk factors. …”
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In Vitro Characterization of the Immune Response to an Epitope Ensemble Vaccine Against Rhinovirus in Pediatric Asthma and Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protoc... by Sara Alonso Fernandez, Raquel Reyes-Manzanas, Susana Camara, Juan Mozas-Gutierrez, Myriam Calle-Rubio, Juan Rodriguez-Hermosa, Andres Bodas-Pinedo, Santiago Rueda Esteban, Esther M Lafuente, Jesús Reiné, Pedro A Reche

“…In addition, HRVs are implicated in the exacerbation of obstructive respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus And Its Associated Factors Among Tuberculosis Cases in Taluk Tuberculosis Unit, India - A Hospital-based : Exploratory Cross-sectional Study by Md Alinawaz Khan, Ashok Dorle

“…Hence, such exploratory study becomes crucial to determine the severity. …”
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Serum Taurocholic Acid Levels Have Predictive Value for Adverse Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Stud... by Yan Chen, Hong Li, Huanhuan Guo, Junjie Zhou

“…Taurocholic acid (TCA) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of ICP. This study aimed to investigate the association between serum TCA levels and adverse maternal and infant outcomes in women with ICP. …”
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Can batik craft products in the red-light area improve sustainable social and economic impact? A case study of the largest former prostitution area in Southeast Asia by Indarti Indarti, Li Hsun Peng, Urip Wahyuningsih, Martadi Martadi, Yulistiana Yulistiana

“…Through a qualitative case study approach, key stakeholders including batik artisans, local communities, and government agencies were engaged to evaluate the industry's sustainability and development. …”
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The impact of HCV therapy in a high HIV-HCV prevalence population: A modeling study on people who inject drugs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. by Ruthie B Birger, Thuy Le, Roger D Kouyos, Bryan T Grenfell, Timothy B Hallett

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Water stress as a critical issue for Mediterranean viticulture: economic evidence from the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO grape based on a case study in central Italy by Deborah Bentivoglio, Giulia Chiaraluce, Adele Finco

“…This has environmental and economic implications. Thus, it seems essential to evaluate if irrigation is economically and environmentally justified to ensure the sustainability of the vineyard by preserving the water resource. …”
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A comparative study of machine learning algorithms for fall detection in technology-based healthcare system: Analyzing SVM, KNN, decision tree, random forest, LSTM, and CNN by Afuan Lasmedi, Isnanto R. Rizal

“…The implications of these findings that the selection of fall detection algorithms must consider system priorities, whether focused on high accuracy or processing efficiency. …”
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A Dynamic Perspective on Changes in Conscientiousness, Academic Performance and the Role of Parental Academic Expectations in Chinese High School Students: A Longitudinal Study Acr... by Xing Ma, Guanjun Li, Chunquan Liu, Lei Wang

“…These findings go beyond static trait approaches by illustrating how dynamic changes in personality relate to evolving academic outcomes via engagement during the crucial high school years. The study highlights the importance of a dynamic perspective on personality, particularly within the developmental context of adolescence, and offers implications for interventions targeting both student traits and parental support in the Chinese educational context.…”
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A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Skin Disorders in Children Attending Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) Centres in Tirunelveli (Urban), Tamil Nadu, India by Sobana Abirami, Soundharyaa Moorthi S, Vijaikumar Mannika Govardhanan, Nirmaladevi Palanivel

“…Hence, we took an initiative for this study which has its implications on various health care policies and services catered to the children. …”
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Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes of One-Stage Treatment of a Simultaneous Ipsilateral Patellar Tendon and ACL Tear Combined with a Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Study by Petros Ismailidis, Rolf Kernen, Christian Egloff, Corina Nüesch, Annegret Mündermann, Sebastian Andreas Müller

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Impact of Alternative Substrates on Plant Growth and Root Exudates in Plant Interactions: A Study on <i>Secale cereale</i> L. and <i>Amaranthus retroflexus</i> L. by Elise De Snyders, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Pauline Canelle, Judith Wirth, Aurélie Gfeller

“…The results demonstrated that the clay bead and attapulgite mixture provided better growth conditions and was effective for BX extraction, making it a suitable substrate for studying allelopathy in controlled environments. The findings highlight the critical role of substrate composition in both plant development and the study of root exudates, with implications for better understanding of crop–weed interactions and allelopathy.…”
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