The content quality and educational significance of early childhood caries on short video platforms by Ming-Na Huang, Hong Lu, Ming-Yue Huang, Cai-Yu Li, Yue-Mei Zheng, Dan Wang, Shi-Jun Tang

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the educational impact from the integrity, accuracy and quality of ECC-related short videos on TikTok and Douyin. Methods We searched for short videos related to ECC on the mobile application TikTok and Douyin on April 15, 2024. …”
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Cell-free (RNA) and cell-associated (DNA) HIV-1 and postnatal transmission through breastfeeding. by James Ndirangu, Johannes Viljoen, Ruth M Bland, Siva Danaviah, Claire Thorne, Philippe Van de Perre, Marie-Louise Newell

“…We quantify the relationship between cell-free (RNA) and cell-associated (DNA) shedding of HIV-1 virus in breastmilk and the risk of postnatal HIV-1 transmission in the first 6 months postpartum.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Thirty-six HIV-positive mothers who transmitted HIV-1 by breastfeeding were matched to 36 non-transmitting HIV-1 infected mothers in a case-control study nested in a cohort of HIV-infected women. …”
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Association between overactive bladder and female sexual frequency: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and nutrition examination survey data by Bo Zhang, Yi Gu, Yuanyuan Li, Yiming Chen, Xingliang Feng

“…Methods Data for this study were obtained from the 2007–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for women aged 20–59 years. …”
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Satisfying basic psychological needs through a recreational sports programme for people with intellectual disability: human growth and adapted sport in focus by Nerea Crespo-Eguílaz, Nerea Crespo-Eguílaz, Nerea Crespo-Eguílaz, Leyre Gambra, Apolinar Varela, Raúl Fraguela-Vale

“…The aim of this study is to assess the impact of the Más Que Tenis (“More Than Just Tennis”) inclusive recreational sports programme on the satisfaction of BPN among athletes with ID, taking into account factors such as age, gender and type of activity.MethodsThe sample for the study comprised 50 athletes (68% male) with ID (IQ: X = 54.33; sd = 13.43), aged 17–54 years. …”
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Tracheostomy in infants: Indications and outcomes by Sovtić Aleksandar, Gojšina Bojana, Baljošević Ivan, Popović Stefan

“…The aim of this study was to compare the treatment outcome between two laparoscopic techniques: the PFC technique and mesh placement without suture closure (IPOM technique) for defects under 4 cm in patients with ventral hernias. Methods. The study sample was comprised of 50 patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral hernia surgery from January 1, 2018, until December 31, 2020. …”
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Mitochondrial-Localized Protein Transcript Abundance can Predict the Prognosis of Endometrial Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis by Weifei Liang, Hong Lin, Donglin Sun, Minghui Tang

“…Methods: The UCEC RNA sequencing data was accessed at the Cancer Genome Atlas project, containing 539 UCEC samples and 35 tumor-adjacent tissue. …”
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Screen time and adolescent well-being: a comparative study of Russia and Cuba by Dmitry Kornienko, Natalia A. Rudnova, Aleksander Veraksa, Jorge Enrique Torralbas Oslé, Apollinaria Chursina, Emely Corcho Rosales

“…Considering the prevailing worldwide pattern of excessive internet usage and social media consumption, we expect to observe rare and minor variations in screen time and its effects on health and well-being.MethodsThe sample consists of 524 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 (M = 15.6; SD = 1.28), with 58.7% female. …”
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End-of-life health literacy, knowledge and behaviours towards advance care planning among older adults: cross-sectional evidence from Switzerland by Ralf J Jox, Maud Wieczorek, Clément Meier, Sarah Vilpert, Jürgen Maurer, Carmen Borrat-Besson

“…This study thus investigates the associations between individuals’ end-of-life health literacy and their knowledge and behaviours toward ACP among a population-based sample of adults aged 58+ years in Switzerland.Methods We used data from 1319 respondents from Wave 8 (2019/2020) of the Survey on Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. …”
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Application of machine learning algorithms for predicting the life-long physiological effects of zinc oxide Micro/Nano particles on Carum copticum by Maryam Mazaheri-Tirani, Soleyman Dayani, Majid Iranpour Mobarakeh

“…Machine learning (ML) methods are recommended to elucidate more consistence and predictable relations among the affected parameters. …”
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Need for individualized counseling regarding psoriasis systemic therapy in women of childbearing age: analysis of the PsoFem study at the University Medical Center Hamburg by Brigitte Stephan, MD, Rachel Sommer, PhD, Matthias Augustin, MD, Nomun Ganjuur, MD, Neuza da Silva, PhD

“…The present study compared the disease burden and treatment choices in women of childbearing age (WoCBA) with and without a current wish for pregnancy. Methods:. Female patients aged 18 to 45 years, with moderate-to-severe psoriasis vulgaris, were consecutively recruited. …”
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Role of emotional control on anxiety and stress among cancer patients by Robert Jan Łuczyk, Kamil Sikora, Agnieszka Bodio, Marta Łuczyk, Monika Baryła‐Matejczuk, Agnieszka Wawryniuk, Katarzyna Sawicka, Agnieszka Zwolak

“…In line with the adopted aim, emotional issues are the chosen area of exploration in this article. Methods The study included 102 patients. The differences between the patients' results according to various scales and the results produced by the validation group data were examined using one‐sample t‐tests. …”
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Distribution of different plant life forms on tropical islands: patterns and underlying mechanisms by Chengfeng Yang, Jingyan Zhao, Shengzhuo Huang, Shurong Zhou, Yikang Cheng

“…., trees and shrubs) on tropical islands in the South China Sea.MethodsWe surveyed woody plants and collected soil samples from 20 tropical islands in the South China Sea, analyzing how island area, isolation, climate and soil factors influence plant communities across different life forms (trees vs. shrubs).ResultsThe results indicate that species richness increases with island area and decreases with isolation, which aligns with the classic predictions of island biogeography. …”
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Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment and Wearable Activity Tracking in Pediatric Depression: Cohort Study by Jimena Unzueta Saavedra, Emma A Deaso, Margot Austin, Laura Cadavid, Rachel Kraff, Emma E M Knowles

“…Future studies should validate these findings in larger, more diverse samples. Clinically, EMA and wearable tracking may enhance routine assessments and inform personalized interventions by capturing symptom variability and external influences in real time.…”
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Postural Differences in Speaking Versus Non-Speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Marta Będziechowska-Czyżewska, Roksana Malak, Mateusz Romanowski, Mirosław Andrusiewicz, Włodzimierz Samborski, Ewa Baum

“…This study aimed to verify if the ability to speak can affect body posture and gait patterns. <b>Methods:</b> The study involved 28 boys aged 6–17. …”
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A Microflow Chip Technique for Monitoring Platelets in Late Pregnancy: A Possible Risk Factor for Thrombosis by He C, Ma H, Zhang T, Liu Y, Zhang C, Deng S

“…The degree of aggregation at 4000s− 1 was more evident, but the stability of platelet aggregates was low. …”
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Do academics in the boardroom create value for firms? by Taufiq Arifin, Aldy Fariz Achsanta, Irwan Trinugroho

“…Moreover, this study also examined the monitoring role of academics as independent directors in reducing investment inefficiency. Research Design & Methods: This study used Indonesian non-financial listed firms covering the years 2007 through 2016 as our sample. …”
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Comparisons of risk factors and outcomes between abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease: a case-control study by Ian Beeton, Jay Acharya, Bengisu Kesin Meric, James Hobden, Tahir Ali, Thang S. Han

“…Myocardial infarct was more prevalent in AAA, and diabetes more in PAD, whilst atrial fibrillation, stroke, congestive heart failure and hypertension did not differ between groups. …”
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata by Markqayne Ray, Elyse Swallow, Kavita Gandhi, Christopher Carley, Vanja Sikirica, Travis Wang, Nicolae Done, James Signorovitch, Arash Mostaghimi

“…The greater burden was driven by more frequent outpatient visits, and higher payer medical and pharmacy costs in comparison with controls. …”
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Following the issue-attention cycle of North Atlantic right whale science, conservation, and policy in six US newspapers: 2023 and 2024 by Marcus Reamer, Elise Rivera

“…NARW science, conservation, and policy may continue to receive media attention even in the later stage of the IAC, though it is likely that communicators may experience more editorial resistance and policy change and organizational action will be more difficult to achieve. …”
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OSH risk management policies between North America and Southeast Asia—a comparative review by Arjun Kathayat, Arjun Kathayat, Mohd Rafee Baharudin, Wilson Wui Siang Lee, Wilson Wui Siang Lee, Mohd Zahirasri Mohd Tohir

“…However, there are ongoing debates about which type of OSH policies will be more effective. Furthermore, there is limited or no knowledge in the literature on the comparative analysis of OSH risk management policies between North America (Saskatchewan, Canada, and the USA) and Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand).MethodsThis review employed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) to ensure the eligibility of included regional OSH policies and employed the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) framework to develop search questions. …”
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