Parents’ Perceptions of the Challenges to Helping Their Children Maintain or Achieve a Healthy Weight by Sara N. Bleich, Mary T. Gorski Findling, Robert J. Blendon, Eran Ben-Porath, Gillian K. SteelFisher

“…This paper examines parents’ perceptions about the challenges to helping their kids maintain or achieve a healthy weight. Methods. We analyzed data in 2017 from a U.S. telephone poll conducted during October-November 2012 among parents or caregivers of children aged 2–17 years using a nationally representative sample of households. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain in middle-aged and older adult in China: a cross-sectional study by Xue Jiang, Rui Wang, Yi-Wen Bai, Le Tang, Wen-Yuan Xing, Nan Chen, Xue-Qiang Wang

“…Abstract Background The study aimed to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and risk factors among people aged 45 years and above in Mainland China. Methods This cross-sectional analysis was based on data from 15,743 individuals obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study in 2018. …”
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Invaded Invaders: Infection of Invasive Brown Treesnakes on Guam by an Exotic Larval Cestode with a Life Cycle Comprised of Non-Native Hosts. by Elden T Holldorf, Shane R Siers, Jonathan Q Richmond, Page E Klug, Robert N Reed

“…We used genetic data from the parasite and information about the native ranges of other possible non-native hosts to hypothesize how it arrived on Guam and how its life cycle may be currently supported.<h4>Methods</h4>We identified the parasite by comparing larval morphology and mtDNA sequences with other Pseudophyllid tapeworms. …”
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THE EFFECT OF GIBBERELLIC ACID (GA₃) ON GROWTH, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, AND METAL BIOSORPTION IN THE WATER FERN Salvinia natans (L.) All. UNDER ZINC STRESS by V.A. Vasyuk, M.M. Shcherbatiuk, L.V. Voytenko, K.O. Romanenko, I.V. Kosakivska

“…This study investigates the impact of exogenous gibberellic acid (GA₃) on growth, photosynthetic pigment content, and zinc biosorption by sporophytes of the water fern Salvinia natans at both the initial and final stages of ontogeny. Methods. The ability of S. natans sporophytes to remove zinc from the aquatic environment was assessed by analyzing water samples post-cultivation using a portable Macherey-Nagel PF-12 Plus photometer. …”
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Weight and height influence on first permanent molar’s eruption age by Arasai Almaguer Berberena, Georgina Jiménez Estrada, Adys Castro Barberena, Idalgis Sánchez Reyes, Laura Naranjo Hernández, Liliana Paz Milián

“…The delay was more observed in men.</p>…”
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An In vitro study of biomechanical comparison between titanium 4-hole 3D plates and titanium conventional 4-hole miniplates for internal fixation of mandibular angle fractures by Mathew Tharakan, Surej Kumar L K, Meghna Chandrachood

“…Objective: To measure load at break, maximum load, and displacement at maximal load for internal fixation done with 3D mini plates and conventional mini plates respectively. Methods: Five dry cadaveric mandibles were sectioned into 10 hemi-mandibles. …”
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Global prevalence of malnutrition in older adults: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Niloofar Darvishi, Yalda Bartina, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Melika Hosseinian-Far, Masoud Mohammadi

“…Various studies have reported different types of malnutrition prevalence in the elderly. the present study was aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in the world’ elderly through conducting a systematic review study and meta-analysis.Study Design: systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: In this review study, data was extracted by searching in national and international databases of SID, MagIran, Google scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science (WoS) without time limit until August 25, 2023. …”
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Influence of Environmental Factors on Social Participation Post-Stroke by Erin L. Foley, Marjorie L. Nicholas, Carolyn M. Baum, Lisa Tabor Connor

“…Focusing on social support during post-stroke rehabilitation may provide an avenue for increased social participation and more successful community reintegration.…”
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Identifying Hub Genes and Pathways in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PAAD): A comprehensive in silico study by Elham Karimi, Niloufar Sadat Kalaki, Seyed Mohammad Akrami

“…Background: One of the most aggressive tumors is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PAAD), which is usually discovered at an advanced stage and is linked to a poor response to current treatment options and a significant risk of metastasis. Methods: The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database selected GSE15471, GSE28735, GSE62165, and GSE16515. …”
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Knowledge on physical activity participation among secondary school students in Kakamega County, Kenya: descriptive study on 422 students aged 14–18 years by Joseph Muchiri Ndunda, Edwin Wamukoya, Roselyne Odiango

“…A sample size of 422 students aged 14–18 years was used. …”
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Effect of myo-inositol on the prevention of gestational diabetes in high-risk pregnant women: An RCT by Ashraf Moini, Mahboobeh Shirazi, Mahdi Sepidarkish, Maryam Rabiei, Afsaneh Tehranian, Arshia Shizarpour, Reihaneh Pirjani

“…With insufficient evidences, more studies with an appropriate sample size are recommended. …”
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A prospective comparative study of single-layer versus double-layer uterine closure techniques on cesarean scar formation by Mustafa Raşit Özler, Ragıp Atakan Al

“…Abstract Background This prospective clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of single-layer versus double-layer uterine closure techniques on cesarean scar healing in women undergoing repeat cesarean delivery. Methods Seventy women aged 18–50 years with a history of at least one prior cesarean delivery were randomized into two groups: single-layer non-locking closure (n = 35) and double-layer non-locking closure with surgical refreshing of the incision edges (n = 35). …”
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Health disparity at the intersection of religion and caste: Evidence from India by Biplab Kumar Datta, Shriya Thakkar

“…This study aimed to explore how such differential treatment might play a role in differential health outcomes in Dalit women in India. Methods: Drawing data on 177,346 Dalit women, aged 20 to 49 years, from two successive nationally representative surveys, we assessed the differential likelihood of hypertension and diabetes, between MC- and HBS- Dalit women. …”
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Cryptocurrency trading and its relationship with other addictions among healthcare professionals in Türkiye by Ece Mumcu, Osman Hasan Tahsin Kılıç, Aysel Başer

“…Cryptocurrencies, being significantly more volatile than traditional investment tools, have increasingly been linked to gambling disorder (GD). …”
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Studying the Environmental Health Status and Consumption of Baking Soda in Military and Urban Lavash Bakeries of Tehran in 2012 by H Rostami, D farajzadeh, P Haratian, H Masoumbeigi, A Ebadi, M Delkhosh

“…This study was done to study the environmental health status and consumption of baking soda in the military and urban Lavash bakeries of Tehran in 2012. Materials and methods:This is a descriptive comparative study done on Lavash bread production of 14 military bakeries and 14 corresponding urban bakeries near them. …”
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Assessing Body Dysmorphic Disorder Prevalence among Patients Seeking Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Neha Singh, Anupama YG, Namita A Tumbal, Dadapeer HJ

“…It is often difficult to diagnose, causing a lot of suffering, and is more prevalent in dermatology patients. There are few reports on the prevalence of BDD in the Indian population. …”
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Exploring caregiver experiences and support needs in end-of-life care for people living with HIV: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Andrew D Eaton, Marina Wasilewski, Tyler Redublo, Luxey Sirisegaram

“…<h4>Research design and methods</h4>A scoping review, guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, will be conducted. …”
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Demographic and Occupational Determinants of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study by Monika S. Popova, Silviya P. Nikolova, Silviya I. Filkova

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study examined the influence of demographic and occupational factors on the WMSD prevalence and provides evidence-based recommendations for workplace health improvements. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional study (July–September 2024) surveyed 80 office employees in Varna, Bulgaria, using the Prevent 4 Work (P4Wq) questionnaire. …”
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Comparison of an AI Chatbot With a Nurse Hotline in Reducing Anxiety and Depression Levels in the General Population: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Chen Chen, Kok Tai Lam, Ka Man Yip, Hung Kwan So, Terry Yat Sang Lum, Ian Chi Kei Wong, Jason C Yam, Celine Sze Ling Chui, Patrick Ip

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a local AI chatbot and compare the effectiveness of the AI chatbot with a conventional nurse hotline in reducing the level of anxiety and depression among individuals in Hong Kong. MethodsThis study was a pilot randomized controlled trial conducted from October 2022 to March 2023, involving 124 participants allocated randomly (1:1 ratio) into the AI chatbot and nurse hotline groups. …”
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The Importance of Blood Is Infinite: Conceptions of Blood as Life Force, Rumours and Fear of Trial Participation in a Fulani Village in Rural Gambia. by Sarah O'Neill, Susan Dierickx, Joseph Okebe, Edgard Dabira, Charlotte Gryseels, Umberto d'Alessandro, Koen Peeters Grietens

“…However, collecting blood samples from individuals recruited into clinical trials can be challenging when there is reticence about blood-taking. …”
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