Clinical education during a crisis lived experiences of nursing students in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic by Elsa Nilsson, Lina Pousette, Lina Emmesjö, Mikaela Ridelberg

“…The aim of this study is therefore to highlight the essence and understanding of the experiences of nursing students undertaking nursing education in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative interview study of nine nursing students recruited through a convenience sample. …”
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Study on the correlation between oxidized low- density lipoprotein and oxidized high- density lipoprotein with type 2 diabetes complicated by pulmonary tuberculosis by Jing Gui, Feng Wang, Chuang-Yue Hong, Yu Fu, Hui Yang, Yu-Mao Cai

“…Abstract Objectives This study aims to investigate the correlations between oxidized lipoproteins, specifically oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and oxidized high-density lipoprotein (oxHDL), and the comorbidities of T2DM and PTB (T2DM + PTB). Methods This prospective study included 360 cases from May 2022 to May 2023. …”
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Thoracic dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders: A systematic review. by Nicola R Heneghan, Richard Smith, Isaak Tyros, Deborah Falla, Alison Rushton

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the scope and nature of dysfunction in the thoracic region in patients with WAD.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review and data synthesis was conducted according to a pre-defined, registered (PROSPERO, CRD42015026983) and published protocol. …”
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The Clinical and Vascular Characteristics of RNF213 c.14576G>A Variant-Related Intracranial Major Artery Disease in China by Weiyang Cheng, Sufang Xue, Fang Wu, Xiaowei Song, Qiang Huang, Haiqing Song, Jian Wu

“…Compared to the patients without the c.14576G>A variant, the variant group had more female, less symptomatic patients, and more possibility of having collateral vessels in vascular imaging. …”
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Reported reasons for breakdown of marriage and cohabitation in Britain: Findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3). by Kirsten Gravningen, Kirstin R Mitchell, Kaye Wellings, Anne M Johnson, Rebecca Geary, Kyle G Jones, Soazig Clifton, Bob Erens, Michelle Lu, Chenchit Chayachinda, Nigel Field, Pam Sonnenberg, Catherine H Mercer

“…We present prevalence estimates of, and differences in, reported reasons for recent breakdown of marriages and cohabitations in Britain.<h4>Methods</h4>Descriptive analyses of data from Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3), a probability sample survey (15,162 people aged 16-74 years) undertaken 2010-2012, using computer-assisted personal interviewing. …”
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Olympic combat sports and mental health in children and adolescents with disability: a systematic review of controlled trials by Youngjun Lee, Flavia Guidotti, Flavia Guidotti, Laura Capranica, Caterina Pesce, Valentin Benzing, Janet Hauck, Simone Ciaccioni, Simone Ciaccioni

“…More substantial, longer-term trials would be required to validate these findings, explain the processes, and evaluate safety. …”
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Trends and Disparities in Firearm Injuries Among Emerging Adults: A 15-Year Analysis of Emergency Department Admissions in the U.S. by Morayo O. Akande, MPH, Jason T. Carbone, PhD, Michael G. Vaughn, PhD, Dylan B. Jackson, PhD, Cassandra K. Crifasi, PhD, MPH

“…This study examines trends, intent-specific patterns, and disparities in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries among this high-risk age group. Methods: Data were from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (2006–2020), analyzing emergency department admissions for firearm injuries among participants aged 18–24 years. …”
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Physical Activity Is Associated With Decreased Epigenetic Aging: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study by Farah Ammous, Mark D. Peterson, Colter Mitchell, Jessica D. Faul

“…In this study, we assessed the association between self‐reported moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) in participants of the Health and Retirement Study, followed biennially for 12 years from 2004 to 2016. Methods Leukocyte DNA methylation was measured from venous blood samples collected in 2016 and second‐generation epigenetic clocks (GrimAge, PhenoAge and DunedinPACE) were used to assess EAA. …”
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The impact of carbohydrate quality index on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women by Emine ELİBOL, Sevdenur Eski, Edanur Gez, Gizem Çamdeviren

“…This study aimed to examine the relationship between carbohydrate quality index, and menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods A total of 604 postmenopausal women participated. …”
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Methodological Considerations and Effectiveness for Ecologically Valid Mental Fatigue Inducement in Sports: A Systematic Review by Chao Bian, Suzanna Russell, Ana Mali, Elke Lathouwers, Kevin De Pauw, Jelle Habay, Špela Bogataj, Bart Roelands

“…Methods The review was registered on the PROSPERO database (CRD42024577183). …”
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Interventions for improving psychological symptoms in binge eating disorder (BED) and loss of control (LOC) eating in childhood and adolescence: a systematic scoping review by Phillipa Louise Brothwood, Julian Baudinet

“…This study aimed to scope the available literature systematically. Methods A systematic scoping review methodology was implemented. …”
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A 5-year retrospective study of demographic, anamnestic, and clinical factors related to psychiatric hospitalizations of adolescent patients by Di Lorenzo R, Cimino N, Di Pietro E, Pollutri G, Neviani V, Ferri P

“…The most frequent psychiatric diagnosis at SPDT discharge was &amp;ldquo;conduct disorder&amp;rdquo;, more frequent in males, followed by &amp;ldquo;adjustment disorder&amp;rdquo;, more frequent in females (P=0.001). …”
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Understanding Barriers to Home Safety Assessment Adoption in Older Adults: Qualitative Human-Centered Design Study by Jonathan J Lee, Devika Patel, Meghana Gadgil, Simone Langness, Christiana Dagmar von Hippel, Amanda Sammann

“…MethodsThis explanatory qualitative study drew on the “inspiration” phase of the human-centered design (HCD) research process. …”
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Seasonal fluctuation of total water intake and hydration status among young men and women: a prospective cohort study by Jianfen Zhang, Jianfen Zhang, Na Zhang, Na Zhang, Junbo Lu, Junbo Lu, Shufang Liu, Yongwei Lin, Guansheng Ma, Guansheng Ma

“…This study investigated seasonal fluctuations of total water intake and hydration status among young adults in Baoding, China.MethodsThis prospective cohort study enrolled 82 young adults aged 18–23 years in Baoding, China. …”
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The level of electronic health literacy among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xin Jiang, Lushan Wang, Yingjie Leng, Ruonan Xie, Chengxiang Li, Zhuomiao Nie, Daiqing Liu, Guorong Wang

“…Meta-regression results indicate that sample size and region can significantly impact heterogeneity. …”
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Clinical study on the impact of preoperative antibiotic administration timing on pus culture results in children with acute osteomyelitis by Haiting Jia, Yuting Wang, Jiazhi Yu, Tao Liu

“…Abstract Background The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of preoperative antibiotic administration timing on pus culture results in children with acute osteomyelitis. Methods Clinical data of 87 children with acute osteomyelitis diagnosed and treated from January 2020 to July 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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The interlinked trajectories of interpersonal attachment and maladaptive behaviors among Chinese adolescents—a latent growth modeling approach by He Xiao, Pei Chen, Huiyi Xiao, Peizhi Zhong, Jiajie He, Yangang Nie

“…It aims to uncover their trajectories spanning 2021 to 2023 and the correlations between the trajectories. Methods The research draws on data collected at three-time points (i.e., November 2021, May 2022, and May 2023), with a sample of 701 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 14.0 years, SD = 1.44, Range = 13–17 years; 52% girls). …”
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Supragingival plaque microbiota and caries risk factors among children with mixed dentition by Justyna Opydo-Szymaczek, Natalia Torlińska-Walkowiak, Kalina Maćkowiak, Małgorzata Mizgier, Katarzyna Pacholak, Agnieszka Olejnik-Schmidt, Marcin Schmidt, Renata Śniatała

“…This study explored the relationships between dental caries experience, the bacterial composition of dental plaque, and oral health behaviors in children with mixed dentition and fair-to-good oral hygiene, as assessed by the Silness and Löe Plaque Index (PlI). Methods This study included 54 children (6–12 years, mean ± SD = 8 ± 2) from Greater Poland Province. …”
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Impact of Titanium Mining and Other Anthropogenic Activities on Malaria Positivity Rates and Parasitemia in Five Selected Study Sites in Msambweni Subcounty, Kwale County, Kenya by Edward Githinji, Collins Okoyo, Cassian Mwatele, Juma Mwatasa, Benard Chieng, Sylvie Araka, Henry Kanyi, Sammy Njenga, Judy Mwai

“…The negative impacts of malaria can be aggravated by social–economic–environmental factors, more so agroeconomic practices such as irrigation, mining, and dam construction. …”
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Does economic growth reduce childhood stunting? A multicountry analysis of 89 Demographic and Health Surveys in sub-Saharan Africa by Olalekan A Uthman, Sanni Yaya, Ghose Bishwajit, Kannan Navaneetham, Michael Kunnuji, Joshua O Akinyemi, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Visseho Adjiwanou, Olatunji Adetokunboh

“…The prevalence of stunting decreased with increasing GDP per capita. This was more pronounced among children from the richest quintile. …”
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