A novel hypothesis on the relationship between maternal education and obesity in children; the mediating role of maternal and child self-control—ABIS a population-based cohort stud... by Pär Andersson White, Pär Andersson White, Johnny Ludvigsson, Johnny Ludvigsson, Michael P. Jones, Tomas Faresjö

“…However, future studies are needed to test the hypothesis described in this paper using additional measures of self-control and executive functions.…”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The findings in this paper have implications for teacher development, especially in STEM education. …”
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DNA Methylation of iNOS, eNOS, TP53 and LINE‐1 in Gingival Tissues of Cigarette Smokers, Heat‐Not‐Burn Smokers and Never Smokers: An Exploratory Study by Giulio Rasperini, Michele Codari, Alessandra Moiana, Letizia Tarantini, Valentina Bollati, Gionata Bellucci, Dario Consonni, Lena Larsson, Farah Asa'ad

“…Conclusions HnB device smoking increased DNA methylation levels of iNOS gene, which might indicate a decreased iNOS expression in HnB smokers, compared to traditional smokers and never smokers. Implications of the observed iNOS methylation status in the development of oral cancer needs to be investigated in future studies.…”
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Stigma, displacement stressors and psychiatric morbidity among displaced Syrian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon by Kaveh Khoshnood, Fouad M Fouad, DAVID SEAL, Richard Bränström, Kirsty Clark, John Pachankis, Danielle Khoury, Russell Barbour, Robert Heimer

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ImproviNg Tic services in EnglaND: a multi-method study to explore existing healthcare service provision for children and young people with tics and Tourette syndrome by Tara Murphy, Joseph Kilgariff, Kareem Khan, Louise Thomson, Charlotte L Hall, Emma McNally, Sophie S Hall, Nikita R Rattu, Nadya James, Alexia Jeayes, Suzanne Rimmer, Madeleine Jane Groom

“…There is an urgent need to develop clear service pathways offering both assessment and treatment, and to equip HCPs with sufficient training and resources to provide appropriate care.Clinical implications Current tic service provision does not meet the healthcare needs of CYP in England. …”
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The significant role of IL-15, IL-22, IL-37, and caspase 9 in polycystic ovary syndrome: A case-control study in a sample of Iraqi women by Noor A. Mohammed, Ghassan M. Sulaiman, Hazima M. Alabassi, Khalil A.A. Khalil, Elsadig M. Ahmed

“…The study aims to evaluate the significant role of interleukin 15 (IL-15), IL-22, IL-37, and Caspase 9 gene expression in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), focusing on the underlying mechanisms and potential diagnostic or therapeutic implications. …”
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Assessing healthcare cost changes associated with transitioning away from cigarette smoking using healthcare claims data: an exploratory study among adult male patients with COPD by Mingda Zhang, Hui G. Cheng, Brendan Noggle, Jud C. Janak, Megan Richards, David Smith

“…Abstract Background The assessment of potential health effects of switching from cigarette smoking to non-combustible tobacco products has important implications for public health and regulatory decisions. …”
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Enhancing drought resistance in African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Harms) through silicon nanoparticle priming: A multi-accession study by Michael Osundinakin, Olajide Keshinro, Emmanuel Atoloye, Oyindamola Adetunji, Temitope Afariogun, Itunuoluwa Adekoya

“…Reports of crop failures due to drought are widespread in Africa. This study aims to investigate the effects of silicon nanoparticle (Si-NP) seed priming on drought tolerance in ten Sphenostylis stenocarpa accessions. …”
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Análisis del escenario de competición en fútbol prebenjamín: Un estudio de caso (Analysis of competition space in under 6’s football: A Case Study) by Abel Merino Orozco, Fernando Sabirón Sierra, Ana Arraiz Pérez

“…Emotional load goes along with the progress of the match. Furthermore, the study deals with the implications of regulated competition in under 6’s football as non-formal education and it states the necessity to give more importance to the role of the child and his peer group. …”
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Mamba-based super-resolution and semi-supervised YOLOv10 for freshwater mussel detection using acoustic video camera: A case study at Lake Izunuma, Japan by Fan Zhao, Decong Xu, Zhiyan Ren, Xinlei Shao, Qingyang Wu, Yongying Liu, Jiaqi Wang, Jian Song, Yijia Chen, Guochen Zhang, Yasufumi Fujimoto, Tetsuo Shimada, Katsunori Mizuno

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Using a Co-Designed Implementation Enhancement Plan to Increase the Adoption of a Digital Fall Prevention Platform: A Non-Randomized Pre-Post Interventional Study by Delaforce A, Li J, Niven P, Maddock E, Grujovski M, Fahy MJ, Good NM, Jayasena R

“…Interventions to prevent falls exist, but it is unclear which are most effective and what implementation strategies best support their use. This study sought to ascertain the impact of a co-designed implementation enhancement plan on the adoption and effect of a digital fall prevention platform in a new hospital.Methods: A non-randomized pre-post interventional study using multi-methods. …”
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Restoration of Sagittal Alignment with L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Patients with Prior Lumbar Fusions and Adjacent Segment Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Robin M. Bouttelgier, Dimitri Vanhauwaert, Wim Maenhoudt, Stephanie Du Four, Olivier Van Damme, Jeroen Van Lerbeirghe

“…Despite the challenges of fixed hypo-lordosis resulting from previous hypo-lordotic lumbar fusions, our findings demonstrate that L5-S1 ALIF can significantly increase LL and reduce forward trunk inclination. Future studies involving larger patient cohorts and extended follow-up are warranted to validate these findings and evaluate their long-term clinical implications. …”
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Impact of glycemic control metrics on short- and long-term mortality in transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients: a retrospective cohort study from the MIMIC-IV database by Qingyun Yu, Qingan Fu, Xiaowei Ma, Huijian Wang, Yunlei Xia, Yue Chen, Penghui Li, Yue Li, Yanqing Wu

“…However, their prognostic implications for short- and long-term outcomes post-TAVR remain underexplored. …”
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Effectiveness of Tildrakizumab 200 mg in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: A Multicenter Real-World Study Analyzing Patient Outcomes by Weight, PASI, BMI, and Previous Therapies... by Emanuele Trovato, Tommaso Bianchelli, Giulia Odorici, Aldo Cuccia, Vito Giuseppe Di Lernia, Claudia Lasagni, Marco Manfredini, Massimiliano Nicolini, Giulia Rech, Francesca Satolli, Alessandra Cartocci, Federico Bardazzi, Anna Campanati

“…Methods A multicenter retrospective study was conducted across 10 Italian hospitals. …”
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Resilient, engaged and connected (REC) study: protocol for a type 2 cluster-randomised trial of the Chicago Parent Program in prekindergarten in low-income urban and rural communit... by Nancy Perrin, Susan M Breitenstein, Deborah Gross, Lieny Jeon, Karen Shen, Amie F Bettencourt

“…At the conclusion of the study, results will be summarised and shared with parents, teachers, school principals and district leaders for their perspectives on the outcomes. …”
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Exploring housing price dynamics in sustainable cities through a cooperated big data driven machine learning method: case study on a typical city in China by Feng Han, Meiqu Lu, Donghong Qin, Guitao Zheng, Guihong Zeng, Yan Tan, Zhongyang Wu, Haijian Lu, Jun Wang, Yirong Deng, Hui He

“…The study also demonstrates the utility of explainable AI techniques in advancing sustainable urban development research.…”
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Can smartphone technology be used to support an effective home exercise intervention to prevent falls amongst community dwelling older adults?: the TOGETHER feasibility RCT study p... by A Stefanie Mikolaizak, Lorenzo Chiari, Helen Hawley-Hague, Sabato Mellone, Chris Todd, Fan Bella Yang, Jorunn L Helbostad, Carlo Tacconi, Ellen Martinez, Angela Easdon, Ting-Li Su

“…Introduction Falls have major implications for quality of life, independence and cost to the health service. …”
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Comparative analysis of SD biosensor standard™ M10 HPV and seegene anyplex™ II HPV HR for detecting high-risk human papillomavirus: a concordance study by Abigail Rembui Jerip, Vaenessa Noni, Vanessa Kiah Anthony, Andy Cheong Shin Bong, Jaria Adam, Cheng Siang Tan

“…Effective prevention depends on effective vaccination and early hrHPV detection. This study compares the performance of the point-of-care test (POCT) SD Biosensor Standard™ M10 HPV and laboratory-based Seegene Anyplex™ II HPV HR assay, focusing on their ability to detect and genotype hrHPV in self-collected high vaginal swab samples. …”
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Exploring Laypersons’ Experiences With a Mobile Symptom Checker App as an Interface Between eHealth Literacy, Health Literacy, and Health-Related Behavior: Qualitative Interview St... by Roland Koch, Marie-Theres Steffen, Anna-Jasmin Wetzel, Christine Preiser, Malte Klemmt, Hans-Jörg Ehni, Regina Mueller, Stefanie Joos

“…ObjectiveThis qualitative observatory study explored how laypersons use symptom checkers, focusing on the process of use, entry points and outcomes, and the role of health literacy. …”
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The incidence and clinical significance of monoclonal and oligoclonal protein bands in multiple myeloma patients after BCMA–CAR‐T cell therapy: A retrospective study based on LEGEN... by Rui Liu, Gongzhizi Gao, Hongli Chen, Ruijun Dong, Wanggang Zhang, Wanhong Zhao, Jie Liu, Jianli Wang, Bo Lei, Baiyan Wang, Jiali Liu, Xuezhu Xu, Zujie Lin, Ruoyu Yang, Yiwen Wang, Aili He, Fangxia Wang, Ju Bai

“…However, the incidence rate and clinical significance of APBs remain contentious. Few studies have explored the occurrence and prognostic implications of APBs in patients with MM treated with B‐cell maturation antigen (BCMA)–specific chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)‐T therapy. …”
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