Localised estimates and spatial mapping of poverty incidence in the state of Bihar in India-An application of small area estimation techniques. by Hukum Chandra, Kaustav Aditya, U C Sud

“…The results show that the district level estimates generated by SAE method are more precise and representative. In contrast, the direct survey estimates based on survey data alone are less stable.…”
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Comparison of the Effect of MI Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Amorphous Casein Phosphopeptide Calcium Sulfate) and V Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Tricalcium Phosphate... by Sahar Soleimani, Katayoun Salem, Mahbube Varesi, Niloofar Farmanbar

“…This study aimed to compare the effect of two types of sodium fluoride varnishes, MI Varnish (containing amorphous casein phosphopeptide calcium sulfate) and V Varnish (containing tricalcium phosphate and xylitol), on fluoride uptake in primary tooth enamel.Methods and Materials: This in vitro study included 34 extracted primary molars. …”
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Age-related dynamics of predominant methanogenic archaea in the human gut microbiome by Rokhsareh Mohammadzadeh, Alexander Mahnert, Tejus Shinde, Christina Kumpitsch, Viktoria Weinberger, Helena Schmidt, Christine Moissl-Eichinger

“…This study was designed to explore the association of predominant methanogenic archaea within the human gut and aging. Methods Shotgun metagenomic data from the stool samples of young adults (n = 127, Age: 19–59 y), older adults (n = 86, Age: 60–99 y), and centenarians (n = 34, age: 100–109 years) were analyzed. …”
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Focus groups reveal how threat vigilance hinders social needs screening and referrals in the emergency department by Sara G. Bybee, Natalie J. Tedford, Ernest G. Grigorian, Brenda Luther, Jia-Wen Guo, Bob Wong, Lisa Diamond, Andrea S. Wallace

“…Our sample included 32 adults (10 English-speaking and 22 Spanish-speaking). …”
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Association of ERCC2/XPD polymorphisms and the risk of head and neck carcinoma: a systematic review, meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, network analysis, and functional effe... by Mohammad Moslem Imani, Ali Ashabi, Farzad Rezaei, Atefe Saffar Shahroudi, Sadegh Kashkouli, Edris Sadeghi, Masoud Sadeghi

“…Future studies should also aim to minimize the impact of confounding factors and heterogeneity to ensure more accurate results.…”
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Effectiveness and feasibility of family and peer challenge intervention with wearable technology on physical activity among middle schoolers in Utah: A pilot trial by Sunku Kwon, Yang Bai, Youngwon Kim, Ryan D. Burns, Timothy A. Brusseau, Wonwoo Byun

“…Further research with larger samples, longer intervention durations, and refined engagement strategies is required to more accurately evaluate the impact and feasibility of this intervention.…”
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Cytotoxicity of leachate from the final disposal of water treatment plant sludge by Mirella Bianca Gama de Almeida, Amanda Maria Dantas de Jesus, Adriane Xavier de Morais, Renata Falchete do Prado, Fabiana Alves Fiore

“…The study demonstrates that sludge drying methods, disposal type, and climatic seasonality directly influence leachate toxicity, emphasizing the importance of cytotoxic analysis as a complementary tool in environmental waste management. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between serum lactate level and Base Deficit with the prognosis of burns in patients with severe burns by Behzad Zohrevandi, Mahan Azizzade Dobakhshari, Seyyed Mahdi Zia Ziabari, Ehsan Kazemnejhad-Leili, Jafar Saberi, Siamak Rimaz

“…Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether serum lactate levels and base deficit can be used as prognostic tools for mortality among patients with burn injuries. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 389 patients with burns of 20% or more. …”
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Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids by Faezeh Geravand, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Mohsen Montazer, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Leila Azadbakht

“…Further research with larger sample sizes could yield more comprehensive insights.…”
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The role of pulmonary metastasectomy in patients suffering pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with lung metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pengcheng Zhao, Pengcheng Zhao, Qiaoqi Jiang, Kang Xue, Xiaofeng Liu, Bole Tian

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the benefits of pulmonary metastasectomy in PDAC patients with lung metastases.MethodsWe searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases and extracted the hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) from eligible studies. …”
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Which factors related to apical radiolucency may influence its radiographic detection? A study using CBCT as reference standard by Rocharles Cavalcante Fontenele, Eduarda Helena Leandro Nascimento, Hugo Gaêta-Araujo, Laís Oliveira de Araujo Cardelli, Deborah Queiroz Freitas

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the detection rate of apical radiolucencies in 2-dimensional images using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard, and to determine which factors related to the apical radiolucencies and the teeth could influence its detection.Materials and MethodsThe sample consisted of exams of patients who had panoramic (PAN) and/or periapical (PERI) radiography and CBCT. …”
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Risk factors for severe dental anxiety among medical students by Janković Slobodan M., Aleksić Dragana, Bahtijari Zulfer, Jelić Anica, Klačar Jelena, Kovačević Aleksandra, Mijailović Nataša, Milovanović Olivera, Petrović Aleksandra, Radovanović Ana, Sovrlić Miroslav, Ružić-Zečević Dejana

“…Severe dental anxiety (SDA) is the most severe form of dental anxiety, thus the aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with SDA in students of health-related disciplines. Methods. In this case-control study the cases were students with severe dental anxiety. …”
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Factor V Leiden (R506Q), Prothrombin G20210A, and MTHFR C677T Variants and Thrombophilia in Qatar Biobank Participants: A Case Control Study by Sapha Shibeeb, Nada Al-Rayashi, Nehal Shams, Tameem Hadvan, Ejaife O. Agbani, Atiyeh M. Abdallah

“…<b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to determine the prevalence of three thrombophilia-related genetic variants—factor V Leiden (FVL), prothrombin (F2) G20210A, and MTHFR C677T—in the Qatari population and their associations with self-reported thrombosis. <b>Methods:</b> We analysed samples from 408 Qatari participants [304 controls and 104 with self-reported thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, or ischaemic stroke)] from the Qatar Biobank. …”
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Urgent Versus Delayed Surgical Treatment of Open Distal Radius Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Luke Latario, MD, Matthew DeFazio, MD, Matthew Poorman, MD, Alan Shi, MD, Eric Swart, MD, Marci Jones, MD

“…The purpose of this study is to provide preliminary data to evaluate if this is associated with unacceptably high infection rates. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for 55 open distal radius fractures in 54 patients at two level one trauma centers. …”
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Research on Fault Detection Technology for Circuit Breaker Operating Mechanism Combinations Based on Deep Residual Networks by Hongping Shao, Yizhe Jiang, Jianeng Zhao, Xueteng Li, Mingzhan Zhang, Mingkun Yang, Xinyu Wang, Hao Yang

“…Given the challenges of traditional simulation methods in performing quantitative analysis of core jamming faults and the susceptibility of the core’s motion trajectory to external interference, this paper innovatively installs a spring-damping device at the extended core position. …”
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Group cohesion, motor self-efficacy, and socio-emotional skills in physical education students in a region of Spain: a descriptive study by María José García-Guillén, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Carmen Galán-Arroyo, Jorge Rojo-Ramos

“…IntroductionUnderstanding the impact of physical activity, mobile device use, and sociodemographic variables on students' psychosocial development is key to promoting healthier and more inclusive educational environments. This study examined how factors such as gender, age, geographic location, PA, and mobile device use influence group cohesion, motor self-efficacy, frustration tolerance, and social skills in primary and secondary school students.MethodsA cross-sectional design was used with a large sample of school-aged children and adolescents. …”
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Preclinical characterization of an active immunotherapy targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide by Justin D. Boyd, Shixia Wang, Hsiao-Wen Lin, Yueh-Ting Hsieh, Yu Shuang Sun, Brett A. Thibodeaux, Hanxin Lu, Jaya Sahni, Jonathan Wiggins, Matthew S. Longo, Jeanne K. Brooks, Madeline M. Vroom, Yi-Pin Chang, Zhi Liu, Shuang Ding, Jean-Cosme Dodart

“…However, immunization against endogenous CGRP faces multiple challenges such as breaking immune tolerance, inducing sufficient antibody titers, and avoiding immune response-associated toxicity. Methods Synthetic peptide immunogens formulated in adjuvants were delivered intramuscularly. …”
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Fresh frozen plasma: A solution to heparin resistance during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) by Fayaz Mohammed Khazi, Ashraf Mahmoud Elhoufi, Tarek Ahmed AbdelAziz, Nayyer R Siddiqui, Bassil Al-Zamkan, Suresh Babu Robert, Pradeep Kumar Pillai, Obaid Aljassim

“…We sought to assess the efficacy and safety of Fresh frozen plasma to optimize the anticoagulation in these patients. Methods We studied 42 adults undergoing VA-ECMO. Heparin infusion was increased incrementally to achieve target ACT in HG group and plasma administered in FFPG group in heparin resistance (HR) patients. …”
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Sensorimotor Rhythms as Neurophysiological Correlates of Speech Perception Processes in Childhood by Vladimir A. Lipatov, Polina A. Pavlova, Anna B. Rebreikina, Olga V. Sysoeva

“…The aim is to determine the role of the sensorimotor neural network in the development of speech perception during childhood. Methods. Search and analysis of experimental studies aimed at investigating sensorimotor rhythms and speech in children, published between 2010 and 2025 were performed. …”
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Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama) and its impact on perceived stress and hearing threshold among medical students; a prospective study by Smitha Nagendrappa, Sudhir Goppenahalli Kumaraswamy, Vinay Hosagavi Ramalingaiah

“…Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of alternate nostril breathing (Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama) on perceived stress and auditory thresholds (AT) among medical students. Materials and Methods: Following institutional ethics committee approval, a sample of 60 consenting students aged 18–26 years participated in a 3-month intervention, where they practiced pranayama for 15–20 min, 5 days a week. …”
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