A longitudinal examination of loneliness in left-behind children: the interaction between self-esteem and academic self-efficacy matters by Yutao Zhou, Chengwen Fan, Shuge Zhang

“…., general vs. academic) self-efficacy in loneliness. Methods We used a longitudinal design to examine the moderation role of general vs. academic self-efficacy in the influence of self-esteem on left-behind children’s loneliness. …”
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Working from home and health complaints: on the difference between telework and informal overtime at home by Alexandra Mergener, Nico Stawarz, Heiko Rüger, Inga Laß

“…The analytical sample was restricted to employees whose job tasks could be performed at home (N = 10,365).ResultsCompared to employer-directed non-users, working informal overtime at home is associated with more mental health complaints, while telework is associated with fewer mental and physical health complaints. …”
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To VR or not to VR: assessing cybersickness in navigational tasks at different levels of immersion by Luis Eudave, Martín Martínez

“…Despite the growing use of VR in research, there is a lack of consensus on the most effective methods for measuring cybersickness across different experimental modalities and over time. …”
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The Perspective of Leader-Member Exchange and Its Relation with Workplace Empowerment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Nurses by Nora A. A. Mohamed, Mahdia M. E. Morsi, Salwa I. Mahmoud

“…Aim: Assess the perspective of leader-member exchange and its relation with workplace empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior among nurses. Methods: A descriptive correlational design was used to achieve the aim of the study. …”
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The effect of dance interventions on well-being dimensions in older adults: a systematic review by Ingrid Fonseca, María Rueda, Carlos Cabanzo

“…The outcomes addressed at least one domain of well-being.Synthesis methodsThis review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Soil-Transmitted Helminths among urban vegetable farmers in Ghana. by Gerard Quarcoo, Samuel Armoo, Augustina Angelina Sylverken, Matthew Glover Addo

“…There is the need to assess the burden of STH among these farmers using more sensitive molecular assays.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a cross-sectional study involving 168 urban farmers from Accra and Tamale in Ghana's Greater Accra and Northern regions, respectively. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Characterization of Human Rhinovirus in Hospitalized Children with Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Taiwan by Hsiu-Chuan Wang, Su-Boon Yong, Ting-I Lin, Yu-Shen Chen, Ching-Chung Tsai, Ya-Ling Huang, Yi-Feng Su, Jiu-Yao Wang, Yu-Tsun Su

“…We explored their prevalence and clinical implications in hospitalized children with ALRTI in southern Taiwan. Materials and Methods: From 2011 to 2013, children with ALRTI younger than or 13 years admitted to the hospital were enrolled. …”
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Cyber-victimization—influence of parental rules and impact on mental health among Indian adolescents by Rameshbabu Tamarana, Mansi Mathur, Varsha Madhusudan, P. Annapurna Kiranmai

“…This study examines the relationship between parental regulations on internet usage and the incidence of cyber-victimization among Indian adolescents, while also assessing the impact of cyber-victimization on mental health outcomes such as stress, anxiety, and depression.MethodsA sample of 224 adolescents (Mean age = 16.5 years SD = 2.34) was surveyed using standardized measures of cyber-victimization and mental health.ResultsMultiple linear regression analyses revealed that written-verbal cyber-victimization was a significant predictor of stress (β = 0.18, p &lt; 0.05), while impersonation, written-verbal cyber-victimization, and online exclusion significantly predicted anxiety (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Does evidence support the American Heart Association's recommendation to screen patients for depression in cardiovascular care? An updated systematic review. by Brett D Thombs, Michelle Roseman, James C Coyne, Peter de Jonge, Vanessa C Delisle, Erin Arthurs, Brooke Levis, Roy C Ziegelstein

“…<h4>Results</h4>There were few examples of screening tools with good sensitivity and specificity using a priori-defined cutoffs in more than one patient sample among 15 screening accuracy studies. …”
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Arginine methylation patterns in LUAD: defining prognostic subtypes and relevance to immunotherapy by Qianyun Shen, Yijie Yang, Maoying Guan, Hegen Li

“…Methods We conducted an integrative analysis using multi-omics data from LUAD samples within the TCGA and GEO database, focusing on the expression profiles of nine PRMTs. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of soil transmitted helminth infections among school-aged children in Garut, Indonesia: Insights from a six-year deworming intervention by Endang Puji Astuti, Joni Hendri, Yuneu Yuliasih, Rizal Pratama Sulaeman, Tri Isnani, Sugiyono Saputra, Herjuno Ari Nugroho, Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara, Indah Kartika Murni

“…Objective: To assess prevalence and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among rural school children. Methods: This school-based survey applied a cross-sectional design which included children aged 6-14 years enrolled in 12 elementary schools in Banjarwangi, Garut, West Java Province. …”
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Microbiota and Long-Term Prognosis in Liver Cirrhosis by E. G. Malaeva, I. O. Stoma

“…To compare the gut microbiota in patients with an anamnesis of liver cirrhosis of less than and more than 10 years.   Materials and methods. A one-stage study and metagenomic fecal sequencing of 40 hospitalized patients with liver cirrhosis were conducted, of which 35 were with a history of cirrhosis of less than 10 years and 5 — more than 10 years. …”
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Vitamin D deficiency and VDR TaqI polymorphism on diabetic nephropathy risk among type 2 diabetes patients by Addisu Melake, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie

“…DNA was extracted from blood samples and subjected to polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis analysis to determine the TaqI genotypes.ResultsVitamin D deficiency was detected in our investigation, and it was much more prevalent in diabetic nephropathy patients than type 2 diabetic patients and controls (OR = 5.05, 95% CL = 2.03–12.53; P &lt; 0.001). …”
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The Efficacy of Intravenous Analgesia and Various Nerve Blocks for Pain Management in Elderly Patients With Hip Fractures: A Meta‐Analysis by Yuping Liu, Li Zhou, Xin Wang

“…ABSTRACT Pain management in elderly patients with hip fractures has received more and more attention, which is crucial for promoting recovery and reducing complications. …”
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Stromal Herpetic Keratitis with Ulceration Associated with Reactivation of Epstein–Barr Virus and Human Herpes Virus Type 6: Experience of Diagnosis and Therapy by G. M. Chernakova, E. A. Kleshcheva, V. I. Shchegoleva

“…Objective: to study the clinical manifestations of herpetic stromal keratitis with ulceration associated with EBV and HHV-6 reactivation.Patients and methods. 172 patients with anterior ophthalmic herpes were under observation, of which 43 patients had herpetic stromal keratitis with ulceration with an average duration of complaints of more than 60 days. …”
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A Study to Delineate the Immunohistological Parameters of Active Versus Stable Vitiligo Using S100, Melan A in Conjunction with CD4 and CD8 Immunohistochemistry Markers by Sai Jyoti, Minakshi Bhardwaj, Savitha Sharath, Kabir Sardana, Pooja Arora

“…Results: Basal cell layer vacuolization and dermal melanophages were more common in active vitiligo (P = 0.003). S100 and CD8 expression were increased in active cases, while CD4 and CD4/CD8 ratio were more in stable cases. …”
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The attitudes and beliefs of paralympians and athletes with disabilities on doping in sport by Magdalena Zmuda Palka, Monika Bigosińska, Michał Spieszny

“…This study aims to analyze the opinions and attitudes of elite athletes with disabilities. Methods: Study participants included a group of elite Polish team members competing in international competitions (including Paralympics) in various sports. …”
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A comparison of Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on weight change, side effects, and quality of life in Kuwait by Saleh Alali, Wed Al-Otaibi, Karen Ashodian, Nour Achour, Aishah Almulla, Hessa Mutlaq

“…However, no research has been published on the use of GLP-1 RA injections in Kuwait.MethodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted between February and May 2024. …”
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Modifiable Risk Factors in Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Patients of Banjul, Gambia by Jorge Vega Abascal, Yodalis Garcés Hernandez, Luis Enrique Almaguer Mederos, Yulennis Vega Caballero

“…Objective: to assess the prevalence  and association of the modifiable risk factors with uncontrolled blood pressure among hypertensive patients in Medical Outpatient Department in Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Banjul, The Gambia. Methods: a cross-sectional survey was carried out during November 2013; the sample comprised 146 hypertensive patients, after receiving informed consent, hypertensive patients were interviewed about modifiable risk factors. …”
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Predictive model for assessment of ICU delirium among patients in critical care units: Prospective observational study by Anushree Naik, Melita Sheilini, Souvik Chaudhuri, Megha Sharma, R Vani Lakshmi

“…The study predicted ICU delirium among patients admitted into intensive care units (ICU) by using PRE-DELIRIC and E-PRE-DELIRIC models and compared the performance of these models in identifying the predictors of this condition. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A prospective observational study was conducted with 350 patients admitted to ICUs who were aged more than 18 years. …”
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