Psychological traits associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use and dependence: an exploratory cross-sectional study among female athletes by Morgan Scarth, Ingrid Amalia Havnes, Marie Lindvik Jørstad, Astrid Bjørnebekk

“…This study aims to identify behavioral and psychological correlates of AAS use, and explore associations with dependence symptoms among female weightlifters. Methods A sample of n = 32 female weightlifters, including 16 with reported AAS use completed questionnaires including the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) and Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). …”
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Sleep duration in adolescence buffers the impact of childhood trauma on anxiety and depressive symptoms by Toni Coote, Emma Barrett, Lucinda Grummitt

“…Those reporting exposure to one or more traumatic events were more likely to report difficulties falling asleep and less likely to report meeting nightly sleep duration guidelines. …”
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The effects of an integrated training program on jump performance and knee valgus in youth football players: a randomised controlled group study by Mehmet Behzat Turan, Aydın Pekel, Vesile Sahiner Guler, Mehmet Akif Kurt, Osman Pepe, Yahya Polat

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the effects of stretching, strength, and plyometric exercise programs, implemented in addition to regular training, on jumping performance and knee valgus angles in football players. Methods Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental or a control group. …”
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Changes in Intestinal Microbiota and Their Relationship With Patient Characteristics in Colorectal Cancer by Lu Zhao, Yongkun Fang, Jingqiu Zhang, Chen Wei, Hao Ji, Jiahao Zhao, Daorong Wang, Dong Tang

“…This study investigated the role of gut microbiota in the development and progression of CRC by retrospectively comparing the structural differences between the gut microbiota of patients with CRC and healthy individuals. Methods: Together with clinical data, we collected fecal samples from patients with CRC (n = 18) and healthy controls (n = 18) and performed 16S rRNA gene sequencing and alpha and beta diversity analysis to compare microbiota richness and diversity. …”
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Trends in extent of surgical cytoreduction for patients with ovarian cancer. by Deanna H Wong, Alexandra L Mardock, Erica N Manrriquez, Tiffany S Lai, Yas Sanaiha, Abdulrahman K Sinno, Peyman Benharash, Joshua G Cohen

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To identify patient and hospital characteristics associated with extended surgical cytoreduction in the treatment of ovarian cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective analysis using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database identified women hospitalized for surgery to remove an ovarian malignancy between 2013 and 2017. …”
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Exploring the Link: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Prevalence and Association Between Refractive Errors and Intermittent Exotropia by Najah K. Mohammad, Ibrahim Ali Rajab, Mohammed Tareq Mutar, Mustafa Ismail

“…This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of refractive error among children with intermittent exotropia and find the correlation between the angle of deviation for far and near with factors like mean spherical equivalent and age. Methods A systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Estimating mortality attributable to alcohol or tobacco – a cohort study from Germany by Ulrich John, Hans-Jürgen Rumpf, Monika Hanke, Christian Meyer

“…Aim To analyze whether residents who had disclosed risky alcohol drinking or daily tobacco smoking had a shorter time to death than non-risky drinkers and never daily smokers twenty years later according to the disorder combinations. Methods A random adult general population sample (4,075 study participants) of a northern German area had been interviewed in the years 1996–1997. …”
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Media portrayals and social stigma surrounding COVID-19 survivors: a content analysis of Chinese media coverage by Weili Wang, Wenxuan Zhang

“…This study analyses Chinese media coverage to explore the ways in which COVID-19 survivors are portrayed and how these portrayals may contribute to the broader narrative of stigmatisation. Methods This study employs content analysis of 440 news articles from four major Chinese media outlets, spanning the period from January 2020 to March 2023. …”
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Meta-analysis of the efficacy of applying reduced surgery for the treatment of asymptomatic unresectable advanced gastric cancer by Xiong Li, Ting Lei, Liangyin Fu, Ruiyu Gao, Ning Cao, Yuanhui Gu, He Su, Tiankang Guo, Yang Che

“…Abstract Objectives Systematic evaluation of the efficacy and safety of reduction surgery in asymptomatic unresectable advanced gastric cancer. Materials and methods PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from database inception to 12 July 2024. …”
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The effect of late diagnosis on survival and risk of vascular complications in Takayasu's arteritis patients by I. E. Borodina, A. A. Popov, L. A. Shardina

“…To assess the effect of late diagnosis on survival and risk of vascular complications in Takayasu's arteritis (TA) patients.  Methods. 183 patients with TA who were treated at the Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 during the period from 01.01.1979 to 31.04.2018 were examined. …”
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Enhancing Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Augmented Reality: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Ming-Che Chen, Yen-Chin Chen, Cheng-Yu Lin

“…ObjectiveThis clinical trial aims to examine the feasibility of AR implementation and the effect of AR on improving CPAP adherence in patients with OSA. MethodsA randomized controlled trial with a parallel assignment will be conducted. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of students and faculty with clinical simulation in Uganda: an exploratory study by Joshua Epuitai, Pamella R. Adongo, Paul Oboth, Felister Apili, Edward Kumakech, Samuel Owusu-Sekyere, Julius N. Wandabwa

“…We aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of students and faculty regarding simulation in teaching undergraduate students. Materials and methods The study was conducted at Busitema and Lira Universities in Uganda. …”
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COXITIS IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: COMPARISON OF CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS WITH ULTRASOUND STUDY DATA by M. V. Podryadnova, R. M. Balabanova, M. M. Urumova, Sh. F. Erdes

“…Objective: to compare the clinical manifestations of coxitis with the data of HJ ultrasound study (USS) on inpatient samples.Subjects and methods. This cross-sectional study enrolled 220 AS patients meeting the modified 1984 New York criteria who had been consecutively admitted to the clinic of the V.A. …”
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Socio-demographic characteristics and behavioral risk factors of the Vladimir region population by M. N. Mamedov, L. T. Sushkova, R. V. Isakov, V. A. Kutsenko, O. M. Drapkina

“…At the same time, there are 4 times more male smokers and 2 times more male alcohol abusers than females.…”
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Experience matters: a systematic review and research agenda on predictors to buy sustainable fashion by Annuska Toebast-Wensink, Annuska Toebast-Wensink, Karlijn L. van den Broek, Karlijn L. van den Broek, Tijs Timmerman, Marko P. Hekkert

“…Despite a substantial body of literature exploring predictors of sustainable fashion purchasing, a comprehensive view on how predictors of sustainable fashion purchasing vary between consumers with and without sustainable fashion experience is lacking.MethodsThis paper reports a systematic literature review, analyzing 100 empirical articles on predictors of sustainable fashion purchasing among consumer samples with and without purchasing experience, identified from the Web of Science and Scopus databases.ResultsThe review revealed that (I) environmental cognition, such as environmental awareness, knowledge, and perceived consumer effectiveness, occurs most frequently as significant predictors for both groups; (II) subjective norms occur more frequently as significant predictors for general consumers than for experienced consumers; (III) habits occur more frequently as significant predictors for experienced consumers compared to general consumers; and (IV) experience can shift barriers into motivators.DiscussionThis review highlights experience as a transformative factor for sustainable fashion purchasing, showing that as consumers gain experience, their attitudes evolve and influence decisions. …”
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Utilization and Determinants of Anticancer Drugs Under China&amp;rsquo;s National Drug Price Negotiation Policy by Tuo B, Zhao H, Hu A, Jiang J

“…This study aims to assess the utilization and influence factors of anticancer drugs under NDPN policy in China.Patients and Methods: Gastric cancer patients within chemotherapy were included. …”
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Intra- and interpersonal emotion regulation are altered in individuals with childhood maltreatment: cross-sectional associations and effects on daily life mood by Inga Niedtfeld, Sara E. Schmitz, Michelle Langenstein, Johanna Hepp

“…We investigated how CM affects intra- and interpersonal emotion regulation (ER) processes and explored the impact of these ER difficulties on daily life mood. Methods We explored the CM-ER association in two studies. …”
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Forward Head Posture among University Students by Lukman Faishal Fatharani, Rina Purnamasari, Mohammad Raihan Diki Ramadhan, Galih Prakasa Adhyatma

“…Therefore, our study aims to investigate the prevalence of FHP among university students in our center and analysed risk factors associated with FHP.    Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang. …”
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Dual-Band Irradiation System of Ka/Q Band for Satellite Communication Station by D. D. Dmitriev, A. B. Gladyshev, O. B. Gritsan

“…A prototype of the dual-band feed EIF5.468587.001 was developed, which ensures the formation of the radiation pattern of a mirror antenna in the receiving range (19.172…19.792 GHz) with an efficiency of no less than 46 dBi and the level of the first side lobe of no more than 20.1 dB, and in the transmitting range (43.924...44.524 GHz) with an efficiency of no less than 52.7 dBi and a first side lobe level of no more than 16.7 dBi. …”
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Treatment efficacy for non-cardiovascular chest pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jakob M Burgstaller, Boris F Jenni, Johann Steurer, Ulrike Held, Maria M Wertli

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To summarize treatment efficacy for patients presenting with NCCP.<h4>Methods</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis. In July 2013, Medline, Web of Knowledge, Embase, EBSCOhost, Cochrane Reviews and Trials, and Scopus were searched. …”
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