Physical activity and metabolic syndrome in primary care patients in Spain. by Rafael Manuel Micó-Pérez, Natalia Hernández Segura, Vicente Martín-Sánchez, Alfonso Barquilla-García, Sonsoles M Velilla-Zancada, José Polo-García, Miguel Ángel Prieto-Díaz, Vicente Pallares-Carratala, Antonio Segura-Fragoso, Leovigildo Ginel-Mendoza, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To determine the relationship between self-reported physical activity and the components of premorbid metabolic syndrome in patients treated in primary care according to sex.<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on a sample of 2,359 patients without cardiovascular disease or diabetes, included in the cohort of the IBERICAN study. …”
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Engineering properties of submerged organic silt stabilized with F-class fly ash by Jakub Konkol, Witold Tisler

“…To explore these features more thoroughly, a series of strength and compressibility tests was conducted. …”
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Impact of phone call intervention on glycemic control in diabetes patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials. by Naeti Suksomboon, Nalinee Poolsup, Yuu Lay Nge

“…Telephone contact intervention was no more effective than standard clinical care in improving glycemic control (pooled mean difference in HbA1c -0.38%, 95%CI -0.91 to 0.16%).…”
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Minor neurological dysfunction in children aged 5 to 7 by Galić Maja, Mikov Aleksandra, Sekulić Slobodan, Kopitović Aleksandar, Peričin-Starčević Ivana

“…The aim of this study was to determine differences in the prevalence of MND in children from the general population with respect to age (5 and 6 years old) and sex. Methods. The examination was carried out in a preschool institution in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia. …”
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Comparative study of conventional and organic vegetable produce quality and public perception in Kuwait by Abdirashid O Elmi, Alfred K. Anderson, Amna A. Albinali

“…People showed preferences to consume more organic food if grown locally with reasonable price. …”
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Genomic characterization of antimicrobial-resistance and virulence factors in Salmonella isolates obtained from pig farms in Antioquia, Colombia. by María Isabel García-Álvarez, Juana L Vidal, Pilar Donado-Godoy, Jared Smith, Nikki Shariat, María Fernanda Valencia, Luis M Gómez-Osorio, Sara López-Osorio, Jenny J Chaparro-Gutiérrez

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To identify antimicrobial resistance genes (ARG) in different Salmonella spp. strains isolated from pig productions in Antioquia, Colombia. Methods: Samples were received at the Diagnostic Unit of the Faculty of Agrarian Sciences at the University of Antioquia, from January 1, 2019, to January 2021. …”
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Hypertension and Postoperative Pain: A Prospective Observational Study by Han-Liang Chiang, Yu-Chi Huang, Huey-Shyan Lin, Min-Ho Chan, Yuan-Yi Chia

“…The mechanism linking postoperative pain and hypertension is far more complex than we initially believed. Therefore, more studies are required to investigate the roles that antihypertensive drugs, sex, and psychological stress play. …”
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Diurnal Variations in Upper and Lower Body Power in Adolescent Volleyball Players: Exploring Time-of-Day Effects on Performance by Nebojša Trajković, Vladan Milić, Tomislav Đurković, Tomica Rešetar, Georgiy Korobeynikov

“…Background/Objectives: This study aims to investigate the daily variations in upper and lower body power performance in adolescent volleyball players. Methods: The sample consisted of 50 young male volleyball players (14.12 ± 0.8 years), actively involved in regular training and competition. …”
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Attitude of patients and doctors of government health care system to the basic principles of medical ethics by E. P. Pukhova, O. Yu. Kutumova, D. O. Trufanov

“…To study the attitude of modern doctors and patients of medical institutions to the classical norms of medical ethics. Materials and methods. For the selection of respondents was used the representative sample based on gender and age of respondents (for the selection of patients), and by specialty of a medical workers (for doctors). …”
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COMBINATION BENSON RELAXATION AND MURROTAL ALQURAN TO DECREASE ANXIETY, STRESS, AND DEPRESSION HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY by Riska Rohmawati, Ratna Yunita Sari, Imamatul Faizah, Siti Nur Hasina

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the combination of Benson relaxation and Murrotal Al-Quran in hemodialysis patients at Islamic hospital. Methods: The design of the research was quasi-experiment with pre-posttest control group design. …”
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The Role of Sex in Malaria-COVID19 Coinfection and Some Associated Factors in Rivers State, Nigeria by E. O. Onosakponome, M. N. Wogu

“…Male study participants experienced more symptoms than females (P>0.05) except for sore throat which had an equal value among males and females. …”
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Features of iNOS activity in the skin lesions of patients with psoriasis and concomitant hypertension by G.І. Makurina, M.М. Baudarbekova

“…Materials and methods. Specimens for immunohistochemical studies were taken from the surgical specimens of 40 psoriasis patients, including 20 with psoriasis and essenthial hypertension, 20 only with psoriasis, the control group consisted of 20 healthy individuals. …”
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Understanding the Emergence of Comorbidity between Problematic Online Gaming and Gambling: A Network Analysis Approach by Marta Błoch, Błażej Misiak

“…Methods: Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using partial correlations and Bayesian networks. …”
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Enjoyment of AI-generated stories blending art and science: impact on preschoolers’ pro-environmental attitudes by Jiaqi Chen

“…These stories can introduce young children to complex environmental concepts, fostering both cognitive understanding and emotional engagement with nature.HypothesesThe research examines three key hypotheses: (1) enjoyment of AI-generated stories will positively influence preschoolers’ pro-environmental behavior, (2) enjoyment of AI-generated stories will positively influence preschoolers’ environmental sensitivity, and (3) environmental sensitivity will mediate the relationship between story enjoyment and pro-environmental behavior.MethodsThe study included a total sample of 120 Chinese preschoolers from Upper Kindergarten (大班) in Jiangmen City. …”
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Articular Eminence Inclination and Glenoid Fossa Measurements by CBCT in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders by Hayder Mahdi Idan, Fawaz D. Al-Aswad

“…Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to measure of articular eminence inclination, depth of glenoid fossa and width by cone beam computed tomography in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder conferring gender and side and compared with healthy control. Patients and Methods: Study samples embraced of fifty-five individuals (110 joints), were twenty patients with intra articular disorders of temporomandibular joint, fifteen patients with degenerative disorders of temporomandibular joint and twenty control group with age range from (20-55) years old. …”
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Development and initial validation of a hospital stress questionnaire by Daniel M. Ford, Rebecca Lawton, Elizabeth Travis, Elizabeth A. Teale, Daryl B. O’Connor

“…Future research ought to investigate its psychometric properties further in larger and more diverse samples. The measure has potential to be used to monitor patient risk of post-hospital syndrome.…”
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Urban residence, income source, and place of death among Chinese older adults by Rui Zhou, Shuangshuang Wang, Aaron Yao

“…This study aimed to explore the associations between rural/urban residence, primary income source, and place of death among Chinese older adults. Methods The sample consists of 24,794 decedents (female = 60%, died at home = 88%, mean age at death = 95) from the 2002–2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). …”
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Safety of MST in clinical application: a systematic review of randomized controlled studies by Jinling Cheng, Zhanxiang Lin, Zicai Liu, Dongmiao Han

“…Therefore, the primary aim of this review is to synthesize the available safety data, contributing to a more balanced understanding of this promising treatment modality.MethodsEight databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, CBM, VIP, and Wanfang Data) were searched up to August 2024. …”
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The role of ICT use in reducing social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from frail and healthy older adults in Sakai City, Japan by Jianyu Huang, Richard Ssempala, Ziyan Wang

“…This study examines the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in reducing social isolation and explores its differential effects between frail and healthy older adults. Methods This study employed a quantitative research design with cross-sectional data obtained from the “Survey on Older Adults of Sakai City” in Japan. …”
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Mens perception of health and health services on the Island of Niue: a qualitative study by Vili Nosa, Kava Fuavao, Debra de Silva

“…. # Methods Qualitative face to face interviews were undertaken with a convenience sample of twenty men in Niue aged between 26 and 75 years. …”
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