Co-occurence of risky driving behaviours and associations with seatbelt and helmet use - a descriptive cross-sectional study among young adults by George Kritsotakis, Maria Papadakaki, Raymond Tumwesigye

“…The personal, social and financial cost is still very high as road traffic crashes account for 65.8% of all deaths among young people aged 10-24 years, with prominent gender differences that are not fully explained yet.  Methods: using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, we examined the associations of seatbelt and helmet use with the likelihood of manifesting multiple driving violations (fail to stop at STOP signs, running red traffic lights, driving towards the wrong direction, illegal overtaking, speeding, cellphone use while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol) in a sample of 536 1st year university students in Greece. …”
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Level of intestinal permeability markers and selected aspects of diet and BMI of Polish e-sports players by Mazur-Kurach Paulina, Szot Monika, Rzeszutko-Bełzowska Agata, Klimek Andrzej, Gacek Maria, Frączek Barbara

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate selected dietary determinants of the levels of intestinal permeability markers (zonulin and LPS endotoxin) in a group of e-sportsmen. Materials and methods The study was conducted among 174 male athletes (18–28 years old), training at the professional (n = 44) and semi-professional level (n = 130). …”
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Dynamic frailty risk prediction in elderly hip replacement: a deep learning approach to personalized rehabilitation by Xujing Lv, Hongmei Li, Yue Li, Ruibing Zhuo, Yiting Yue, Ying Wang, Xiaoyun Zheng, Huanling Gao

“…Accurate prediction of postoperative frailty risk and its temporal progression is essential for guiding personalized rehabilitation strategies. Methods This study prospectively included 647 patients aged 60 years or older who underwent hip replacement surgery at the Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between June 2021 and December 2023. …”
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Effectiveness of UEFA's regulation for European football financial management: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Jorge Martín-Magdalena, Susana De los Ríos-Sastre, Raquel Redondo, David Alaminos

“…This study aims to evaluate and quantify the FFP's effect on clubs' financial performance and critically review the regulatory changes introduced by the UEFA in 2022 through the new Financial Sustainability Regulations (FSR). Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the Web of Science and Scopus databases up to December 31, 2023, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. …”
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Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study by Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Ellie Bostwick Andres, Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Lai Ming Ho, Alice Wai Chi Fung, Kevin Wing Chung Lau, Neda Hei Tung Ng, Monique Yeung, Janice Mary Johnston

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to (i) describe the procedures for generating self-generated identification codes (SGICs) in a prospective longitudinal evaluation of a sexual health program for secondary school students in Hong Kong; (ii) outline the matching strategies and processes; (iii) examine rates of successful matching and associated factors; and (iv) compare the responses of participants whose data could be matched to those whose data could not. Methods A prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted. …”
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Health literacy and medication adherence in adults from ethnic minority backgrounds with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a systematic review by Jinal Parmar, Aymen El Masri, Freya MacMillan, Kirsten McCaffery, Amit Arora

“…The total participant sample sizes across these studies varied from 53 to 408 participants. …”
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599 Neural correlates of positive emotion regulation in people living with HIV and depression by Kima Bormey, Jennifer V. Chavez, Robert H. Paul, Steven A. Safren, Marc Puccinelli, Michaela Larson, Adam W. Carrico, Roger C. McIntosh

“…It utilized a positive emotion regulation task to compare brain activation during viewing versus upregulating positive emotions. Methods/Study Population: Depressed PLWH (N = 24; mean age  =  53; HAM-D mean  =  19) participated in an emotion regulation task while blood oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) responses were recorded. …”
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Learning needs of residents in oral and maxillofacial surgery outpatient clinics: a dual-source survey study by Huimin Long, Xin Nie, Chi Wang

“…Further large-scale, objective investigations are needed to provide clearer and more meaningful insights into this issue.…”
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Morphological heterogeneity of intratumoral macrophages in prostate tumors by K. V. Danilko, K. I. Enikeeva, I. R. Kabirov, S. Y. Maksimova, D. S. Vishnyakov, J. G. Kzhyshkowska, V. N. Pavlov

“…However, the heterogeneity of intratumoral macrophages at various stages of PCa development, and the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) have been insuffciently investigated.The aim of the study was to analyze the morphological features, size and number of TAMs in PCa tissue samples, and to reveal their correlation with clinical data of patients.Material and Methods. …”
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Outcomes of Genetic Testing-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Xing Yu, Yuxuan Fan, Xiaopeng Sun, Xiaojing Wang, Qi Guo, Zhiqing Fan

“…Biological samples from all participants underwent DNA testing. …”
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Immunohistochemical expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein and ezrin in invasive breast carcinoma of no special type: a retrospective analysis by Menna Allah Gamil Ali Shalaby, Marwa Mohammed Dawoud, Marwa Salah Gadallah, Asmaa Gaber Abdou

“…This study investigates the immunohistochemical expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and ezrin in IBC-NST and their correlation with clinicopathological features and overall survival. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 160 paraffin-embedded tissue samples, including 123 IBC-NST and 37 normal breast tissues, collected from patients treated at Menoufia University Hospital during the period from January 2018 to January 2022. …”
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Pleural Fluid Biomarkers of Pediatric Parapneumonic Effusion by Jose D. Santotoribio, David Nuñez-Jurado, Jose L. Rubio-Prieto, Juan M. Guerrero, Juan Corral-Pérez, Juan J. Fernández-Alba

“…This study aimed to evaluate the pleural fluid characteristics of pediatric patients with PPE and to compare biomarkers between infants (1–12 months) and children (1–14 years). <b>Methods:</b> Fifty-four pediatric patients (14 infants and 40 children) with PPE were included. …”
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Genetic alterations in B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by Magić Zvonko, Novković Tamara, Cikota Bojana, Tasić-Radić Olga, Tarabar Olivera, Stamatović Dragana

“…Bcl-2 translocation was detected in 7/31 (22.6%) B-NHL specimens, c-myc amplification 9/31 (29%, all were more than doubled), K-ras mutations in 1/31 (3.23%) and H-ras mutations in 2/31 (6.45%) of the examined B-NHL samples. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Fecal Contamination and Inadequate Treatment of Packaged Water. by Ashley R Williams, Robert E S Bain, Michael B Fisher, Ryan Cronk, Emma R Kelly, Jamie Bartram

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the microbial safety of packaged water, examine differences between regions, country incomes, packaged water types, and compare packaged water with other water sources.<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Response of aboveground organs of Woody plants in the Qaidam Basin in China to aridity via functional economic spectra by Siyu Liu, Yiwen Kong, Yue Fan, Yanhong Liu

“…However, research on plant economic profiles in extreme habitats is limited, and most studies on economic profiles have focused on single organs, with fewer studies on economic profiles among aboveground (leaf and stem) organs. Methods Taking the desert area of Qaidam Basin as the research object, 8 leaf traits and 8 stem traits of 25 dominant woody plants accounting for more than 80% of biomass in 130 sample plots under different aridity gradients were quantitatively analyzed. …”
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The double burden of obesity and malnutrition in a protracted emergency setting: a cross-sectional study of Western Sahara refugees. by Carlos S Grijalva-Eternod, Jonathan C K Wells, Mario Cortina-Borja, Nuria Salse-Ubach, Mélody C Tondeur, Carmen Dolan, Chafik Meziani, Caroline Wilkinson, Paul Spiegel, Andrew J Seal

“…We assessed the double burden of malnutrition among Western Sahara refugees living in a protracted emergency.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We implemented a stratified nutrition survey in October-November 2010 in the four Western Sahara refugee camps in Algeria. …”
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Advanced trauma life support training outcomes in Saudi Arabia: a four-year multicenter analysis of influential characteristics and factors (2019-2023) by Fayez G. Aldarsouni, Hani Alkhulaiwi, Hosam Alruwaite, Shara Alsubaie, Faye Abdulkareem, Norah Alsubaie

“…SETTING: Two major accredited ATLS training centers in Riyadh. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Participants who completed ATLS training at the Trauma Courses Office at the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs from January 2019 to December 2020, and at the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center at King Saud University Medical City from December 2020 through January 2023. …”
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Efficacy and safety of low-intensity ultrasound therapy for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xize Li, Yijun Lin, Peijue He, Qian Wang

“…The positive impact of low-intensity ultrasound on functional improvement needs to be further analyzed through more high-quality clinical trials with large sample sizes in the future. …”
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Low levels of awareness and motivation towards cancer prevention amongst the general public in Sweden: a cross-sectional study focusing on the European Code Against Cancer by Cecilia Hultstrand, Ellen Brynskog, Andreas Karlsson Rosenblad, Anna-Lena Sunesson, Thomas Björk-Eriksson, Lena Sharp

“…This study aims to examine the awareness and attitudes towards the ECAC among the general public in Sweden. Methods A randomly selected sample of 1520 Swedes (18–84 years old) were recruited from a survey panel and invited to respond to an online study-specific questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of malaria among children aged 6–59 months in Tanzania: a nationwide cross-sectional study by Jovinary Adam, Pankras Luoga, Tumaini Nyamhanga, Chijano Makunenge, Meshack Ayubu

“…The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and the determinants of malaria among children aged 6–59 months in Tanzania. Methods Secondary data analysis was conducted on data from 2022 Tanzanian Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey. …”
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