Clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with acromegaly and normal or increased prolactin levels by Yuliya A. Kukushkina, Irena A. Ilovayskaya

“…The literature on this issue has been controversial, with some authors describing significant differences of clinical and biochemical parameters in acromegaly patients with normal or increased prolactin levels, while others state the absence of such differences. …”
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Associations Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Insights from Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization and Gene Expression Analy... by Ma T, Liao C, Chen W, Feng J

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Retention in HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Tanga, Tanzania by Kiondo F, Metta E, Mmbaga EJ, Leshabari MT, Swai C, Mbotwa CH, Moen K

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Acute severe hypertension in the emergency and acute medicine departments: developing a same-day emergency care (SDEC) hypertension pathway by James Steckelmacher, Barbara Onen, Abubaker Eltayeb, Dawud Masieh, Carmen Maniero, Gillian Fox, Dakshitha Hettiaratchi, Ajay Gupta

“…Results: Data collected from the first 36 patients seen in the SDEC hypertension pathway revealed that 64% of patients had additional HMOD or a secondary cause of hypertension. A comparative sample of ED patients pre-pathway, who would have met criteria for referral to the SDEC hypertension pathway, showed there was an approximately two times greater reduction in BP compared with standard care (discharge from ED directly back to GP) on remote follow-up of BP in the community (Figs 1 and 2); within a 6-month period from initial ED attendance, there were almost three times fewer ED re-attendances in the post- compared with the pre-SDEC cohort, with fewer converting to an acute admission (Fig 2). …”
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Invasive Mucormycosis in a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patient on Zanubrutinib: A Case Report by Bilal H, Li X, Lv QL, Qiu H, Qiu YA, Xu B

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Nomophobia and its Relationship with Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Undergraduate Medical Students in a District of West Bengal: A Cross-sectional Study by Tousif Ahamed, Ritu Ghosh, Malay Kumar Das, Dilip Kumar Das

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Self-injurious behavior in Greek adolescents: the role of mental health problems and COVID-19 trauma by Georgios Giannakopoulos, Foivos Zaravinos-Tsakos, Efrosyni Pilafa, Andre Sourander, Gerasimos Kolaitis

“…Abstract Background Self-injurious behavior (SIB) in adolescents is a pressing public health issue, compounded by emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and increased suicide risk. …”
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Ultrasound features of epibulbar malignancies of various histogenesis (melanoma and carcinoma) by I.O. Safronenkova, O.S. Buiko, V.A. Yelagina

“…Results: For the total study sample, the thickness of the sclera beneath the tumor was, on average, 1.9 times thinner compared to scleral thickness on the opposite side, and this difference was significant (p < 0.01). …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among postnatal mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in a developing country by Wina Ivy Ofori Boadu, Enoch Odame Anto, Edmund Mintah Wiafe, Michael Nyantakyi, Joseph Frimpong, Emmanuel Ekow Korsah, Ezekiel Ansah, Afia Agyapomaa Kwayie, Elizabeth Aboagye, Christian Obirikorang, Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh, Kwame Ofori Boadu

“…Background: Postpartum depression is a public health issue affecting both maternal well-being and child development. …”
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Prevalence of depression and its correlates among undergraduate health science students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Bashiru Garba, Samiro Ali Mohamed, Maria Mowlid Mohamed, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jihaan Hassan, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdullahi Abdirahman Omar, Ibrahim Abdullahi Mohamed, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Samira Abdullahi Moalim

“…Abstract Background Depression among undergraduate health science students is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue globally. These students face immense academic pressure, often leading to stress and mental exhaustion, particularly for students studying in a humanitarian crisis situation. …”
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Open repair of type IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: a real-world experience in the endovascular era. by Marta Romão Rodrigues, Tiago Magalhães, Ryan Gouveia e Melo, Luis Silvestre, Ruy Fernandes e Fernandes, Emanuel Silva, Pedro Amorim, Augusto Ministro, Carlos Martins, Luis Mendes Pedro

“…The main limitations of this study are the use of different treatment strategies over a long period of time, reporting bias, and the small sample size. Finally, we deem it necessary to report the results of open repair, thereby raising the issue of how to manage small cohorts of patients requiring open repair in an era where such cases are becoming increasingly rare.…”
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A virtual reality system for delivery of military-specific vestibular rehabilitation after mild traumatic brain injury: the Praxis study protocol by Abdulmohsen M. Alroumi, Carrie W. Hoppes, Carrie W. Hoppes, Susan L. Whitney, Zhihao Li, Lisa Holt, Sridhar Ramakrishnan, Shannon L. Barnicott, Meghan T. Logeais, Holly Richard, Shane R. Salter, Jeffrey M. Tiede, Michael D. Wirt, Pedram Hovareshti

“…Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent issue among military service members, often resulting in persistent vestibular dysfunction that can impair operational performance. …”
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Assessment of novel sonographic and biochemical tools for spontaneous preterm birth prediction in asymptomatic twin pregnancies by Júlia Ponce, Teresa Cobo, Clara Murillo, Anna Gonce, Ana B. Sánchez‐García, Ana P. Dantas, David Coronado, Francesca Crovetto, Laura Guirado, Judit Bruch, Eduard Gratacós, Montse Palacio, Mar Bennasar

“…Abstract Introduction Prematurity is a major global health issue. Twin pregnancies are a group at especially high risk of preterm birth. …”
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SOUTH AFRICAN USERS’ FUNCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MICROPROCESSOR KNEE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY by Surona Visagie, Benje Theron

“…Data were collected from 16 consecutively sampled participants, using a self-developed functional level scale and the L-Test. …”
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Explaining the Earnings Management Prediction Model Using the Hybrid of Machine Learning Methods by Hassan Hassani, Esfandiar Malekian Kallehbasti, Yahya Kamyabi

“…To achieve this goal, 180 companies admitted to the Tehran Stock Exchange were selected as a statistical sample from 2010 to 2021. Also, to test the hypotheses, the criteria of average accuracy and type I and type ΙΙ errors were used. …”
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Habitat Characteristics and the Species Response of Astragalus curvirostris Boiss. to the Environmental Factors in Lorestan Rangelands by Reza Siahmansour, Nadia Kamali, Hamid Reza Mirdavoodi, Javad Motamedi

“…A random-systematic method was used to sample environmental and plant characteristics from 2016 to 2018. …”
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The intention to share a sustainability communication about a tourism destination by Maria Del Mar Garcia de los Salmones, Angel Herrero, Patricia Martínez García de Leaniz

“…Purpose – This paper aims to analyse the determinants of the intention to share a post about an environmental issue posted by a tourism destination on Facebook. …”
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GNSS Precipitable Water Vapor Prediction for Hong Kong Based on ICEEMDAN-SE-LSTM-ARIMA Hybrid Model by Jie Zhao, Xu Lin, Zhengdao Yuan, Nage Du, Xiaolong Cai, Cong Yang, Jun Zhao, Yashi Xu, Lunwei Zhao

“…The LSTM’s gating mechanism and memory cell design proficiently address the long-term dependency issue. For the stationary and weakly nonlinear low-frequency and trend components, linear patterns are extracted using ARIMA. …”
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Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Maharashtra, India: a mixed-methods study by Shruti Shukla, Andrés F. Castro Torres, Rucha Vasumati Satish, Yulia Shenderovich, Ibukun-Oluwa Omolade Abejirinde, Janina Isabel Steinert

“…On the other hand, rural residence, secondary and higher secondary education of the participants, and higher maternal education were associated with a decreased likelihood of adolescent pregnancy. In the sub-sample of 565 partnered girls, partner's emotional abuse also correlated with higher rates of adolescent pregnancy. …”
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Immunological testing for female infertility: a modern view on the problem by A. V. Konkina, L. A. Blikyan, D. E. Aleynikova, I. R. Abubakarov, A. S.-M. Dzhumanyazova, A. V. Abramian, L. G. Gafurova, D. A. Lobko, A. A. Pozoyan, K. M. Thagapsova, M. S. Golubeva, E. E. Shvanova, E. O. Ryzhov

“…The major limitations of existing studies are coupled to a small patient sample, as well as heterogeneity of inclusion criteria, patient groups and research methods.…”
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