An Algorithmic Approach to Defining Variants of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology by Neha Nigam, Neha Kumari, Rishabh Sahai, Nandita Chaudhary, Sabaretnam Mayilvaganan, Pallavi Prasad, Prabhakar Mishra

“…This study aimed to classify the PTC cytology cases into a particular cytological variant by applying an algorithmic approach and correlating these variants with histology. Materials and Methods:An analysis of all histopathologically confirmed cases of PTC who had previously been diagnosed with fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from January 2014 to December 2019 was conducted. …”
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Is the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Effective for Inducing Acute Knee Adaptations in Recreational Soccer Players? by Patricia Caudet, Ernest Baiget, Abraham Batalla, Joshua Colomar, Miguel Crespo, Rafael Martínez-Gallego, Francisco Corbi

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the acute effects of this program as a warm-up on different functional, physiological, and mechanical properties of various knee tissues and whether there were differences between genders. <b>Methods</b>: The sample included 45 recreational soccer players. …”
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Financial literacy and environmental sustainability: a cross-country test by Raufhon Salahodjaev, Avazbek Sadikov

“…We analyzed data from a sample of 131 countries for the period 2000–2024, allowing for the consideration of key factors influencing environmental degradation and testing the hypothesis that nations with higher levels of financial literacy are better positioned to advance toward a sustainable future.MethodsThis study uses two variables as proxies for environmental sustainability. …”
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Clinical courses and outcomes of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-positive patients in Shiraz, Southern Iran: a retrospective study by Fatemeh Javvi, Keivan Sahebi, Qasem Asgari, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Aref Teimouri

“…Future studies should address the limitations of this study by employing larger and more diverse samples.…”
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Tobacco use and readiness to treat tobacco users among primary healthcare professionals in Soweto by Ann N. Alagidede, Olufemi B. Omole

“…Background: Despite its hampering influence on the willingness of healthcare professionals (HCPs) to implement tobacco cessation treatments, the tobacco use status of these professionals remains understudied in South Africa. Methods: This cross-sectional study, which sampled 444 HCPs, was conducted in five community health centres in Soweto. …”
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Psychometric Properties of Preference-Based Measures for Economic Evaluation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review by Nicole Peters, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Tara Packham, Ava Mehdipour, Ayse Kuspinar

“…The aim of this review was to synthesize the psychometric properties of generic preference-based measures (PBMs) of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Methods. A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Spousal body weight concordance and the impact of spouse overweight on death risk: data form a 27-year cohort prospective study by I. V. Dolgalev, A. Yu. Ivanova, R. S. Karpov, P. A. Ovcharova

“…To study the interdependence of spousal body mass and influence of spouse overweight on the death risk according to the 27-year cohort prospective study.Material and methods. We examined a random household sample (n=1546; married couples, 427). …”
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Identifying inflammatory bowel disease subtypes: a comprehensive exploration of transcriptomic data and machine learning-based approaches by Niyati Saini, Animesh Acharjee

“…Design: We analysed RNA-seq data from four prospective cross-sectional cohorts from Gene Expression Omnibus: GSE193677, GSE186507, GSE137344 and GSE235236. Methods: Analysed RNA-sequenced data from inflamed and non-inflamed intestinal biopsies of 2490 adult IBD patients. …”
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Enhancing psychological health and cognitive inhibition in college students: insights from mindfulness training and high-intensity interval training by Yintu Bao, Jianqian Sun, Xiaochuan Zhang

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to examine the effects of mindfulness training (MT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on enhancing psychological health and cognitive inhibition in college students.MethodsA total of 132 undergraduates were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups: MT group, HIIT group, and control group. …”
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Streptococcal periorbital necrotizing fasciitis: Case series on a rare but potentially life-threatening entity by Isabella D. Baur, Isabel Habert, Monica Markstaller, Kathrin Hartmann, Arthur Mueller

“…We present 3 cases of NSTI illustrating our diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Patients and methods: The main outcome measures were laboratory and clinical findings at initial presentation, microorganism cultured, predisposing conditions and the number of debridements needed as well as final outcomes. …”
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Risk factors for helminth, malaria, and HIV infection in pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda. by Patrick William Woodburn, Lawrence Muhangi, Stephen Hillier, Juliet Ndibazza, Proscovia Bazanya Namujju, Moses Kizza, Christine Ameke, Nicolas Emojong Omoding, Mark Booth, Alison Mary Elliott

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To describe risk factors for helminths, malaria and HIV in pregnant Ugandan women before intervention in a trial of de-worming in pregnancy.<h4>Methods</h4>The trial recruited 2,507 pregnant women between April 2003 and November 2005. …”
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Prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in autoimmune hemolytic anemia patients based on coombs test results by Raja Iqbal Mulya Harahap, Tiara Ardiningrum, Yunisa Pamela, Ahmedz Widiasta, Rini Rossanti, Maulidwina Bethasari

“…Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in Bandung from 2020 to 2022. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 78 AIHA cases. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of senescence-related genes identifies prognostic clusters with distinct characteristics in glioma by Wenyuan Wei, Ying Dang, Gang Chen, Chao Han, Siwei Zhang, Ziqiang Zhu, Xiaohua Bie, Jungang Xue

“…Various computational and experimental methods, including WGCNA (Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis), ssGSEA (single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis), and machine learning algorithms (lasso regression, support vector machines, random forests), were employed for analysis. …”
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Phenotypic and molecular phylogeny of ⁣Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from respiratory-diseased pet cats in Iraq by Ahlam A. S. Al-Galebi, Mithal K. A. Al-Hassani, Hadaf Mahdi Kadhim, Hasanain A. J. Gharban

“…Objective: Investigation of Klebsiella pneumoniae in respiratory-diseased pet cats, estimation of antibiotic sensitivity, and molecular phylogeny of local K. pneumoniae to identify its identity to global isolates. Methods: Totally, 127 feline cases with various respiratory signs were selected for the collection of the nasal swabs that were cultured to isolate K. pneumoniae and detect the antibiotic sensitivity. …”
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The relationship between cognitive and global function in patients with schizophrenia and mood disorders: a transdiagnostic network analysis by Yuanyuan Zhu, Rongrong Zhang, Longyan Ni, Zhaoyang Xie, Shuiping Lu, Shiping Xie, Xiangrong Zhang

“…We aimed to model the complex interrelationships among these variables with Gaussian Graphical Modeling in a transdiagnostic sample.MethodsA total of 482 individuals were included in this study, comprising 281 patients with first-episode schizophrenia, 128 patients with bipolar disorder, and 73 patients with major depressive disorder. …”
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Preparedness for paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation amongst medical doctors working in primary health care facilities in Cape Town, South Africa by Nabeela Amien, Graham Bresick, Katya Evans

“…This study aimed to assess the preparedness for pCPR of doctors working in Western Cape Provincial Government primary health care facilities (PHCFs) in Cape Town with regard to knowledge, confidence and doctors’ knowledge of equipment availability. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire to collect quantitative data from a sample of 206 doctors working in Cape Town PHCFs. …”
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Effectiveness of an Early Occupational Therapy Intervention in Post-Surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Aliasghar Jamebozorgi, Mahrokh Ghahari, Fatemeh Jameh Bozorgi, Mahnaz Hejazi-Shirmard

“…This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of early occupational therapy intervention in post-surgery patients with CTS. Materials and Methods: Twenty women with idiopathic CTS who were candidates for surgery were recruited and assessed before surgery. …”
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Effects of Phenobarbital and Prednisolone on Neurological Signs of Canine Distemper by Ali Asghar Sarchahi, Mohammad Arbabi, Hadi Mohebalian

“…Objective To investigate the effectiveness of phenobarbital and prednisolone in treating the neurological form of canine distemper (CD). Methods Thirty‐five dogs with neurological signs of CD were included in the study after careful clinical examination. …”
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Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have higher prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xi-Feng Pan, Jian-Qiu Gu, Zhong-Yan Shan

“…Autoimmune factors may be common features of both thyroid autoimmunity and systemic lupus erythematosus, making it likely that both conditions may coexist within some patients.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A number of studies have investigated whether an association between thyroid autoimmunity and systemic lupus erythematosus exists. …”
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Two surveys separated by almost a decade reveal the inexorable decline in sleep time in teens: Results of the National survey of middle and high schools in adolescents on health an... by Damien Léger, Virginie Ehlinger, Stanislas Spilka, Olivier Le-Nézet, Brigitte Fauroux, Victor Pitron, Emmanuelle Godeau

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>We investigated total sleep time (TST) and sleep paradigms during schooldays and leisure days in teenagers, and compared the findings to results from 8 years before.<h4>Methods</h4>The EnCLASS epidemiological survey is a representative sample of thousands of French middle and high schoolers. …”
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