Investigating the Link Between Poor Sleep Patterns and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Population-Based Study by Yizheng Zu, Xia Xu, Xiaoyan Xiu, Yi Xie, Huangchang Yi, Lianghui Zheng, Jianying Yan

“…Background: This study aimed in this study was to investigate the association between poor sleep patterns (PSPs) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods: Our analysis was based on a population-based sample from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data collected between 2007 and 2018. …”
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Global Role and Burden of Influenza in Pediatric Respiratory Hospitalizations, 1982-2012: A Systematic Analysis. by Kathryn E Lafond, Harish Nair, Mohammad Hafiz Rasooly, Fátima Valente, Robert Booy, Mahmudur Rahman, Paul Kitsutani, Hongjie Yu, Guiselle Guzman, Daouda Coulibaly, Julio Armero, Daddi Jima, Stephen R C Howie, William Ampofo, Ricardo Mena, Mandeep Chadha, Ondri Dwi Sampurno, Gideon O Emukule, Zuridin Nurmatov, Andrew Corwin, Jean Michel Heraud, Daniel E Noyola, Radu Cojocaru, Pagbajabyn Nymadawa, Amal Barakat, Adebayo Adedeji, Marta von Horoch, Remigio Olveda, Thierry Nyatanyi, Marietjie Venter, Vida Mmbaga, Malinee Chittaganpitch, Tran Hien Nguyen, Andros Theo, Melissa Whaley, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Joseph Bresee, Harry Campbell, Marc-Alain Widdowson, Global Respiratory Hospitalizations—Influenza Proportion Positive (GRIPP) Working Group

“…In this analysis, we use surveillance data to provide an estimate of influenza-associated hospitalizations among children worldwide.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We aggregated data from a systematic review (n = 108) and surveillance platforms (n = 37) to calculate a pooled estimate of the proportion of samples collected from children hospitalized with respiratory illnesses and positive for influenza by age group (<6 mo, <1 y, <2 y, <5 y, 5-17 y, and <18 y). …”
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When breast cancer patients participate in ritual interactive activities: the mechanism of perceived emotional synchrony on health information avoidance by Jie Chen, Jie Chen, Yang Yang, Fangjuan Du, Jie Li

“…We further explored the moderating role of cancer staging.MethodsWe assembled a sample of 302 female patients with breast cancer who participated in ritual interaction activities in five Grade A tertiary hospitals in China. …”
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Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China&rsquo;s Zero-COVID Policy on College Students&rsquo; Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms by Wang S, Zou X, Tang Q, Zhang L, Liu X, Liu G, Tao Y

“…This study aims to investigate how depressive and insomnia symptoms evolved among Chinese college students throughout the pandemic, including the beginning and end of the dynamic zero-COVID policy period.Patients and Methods: We conducted a 2-years longitudinal survey involving 1102 college students, collecting data at three key time points. …”
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Continuous use of direct oral anticoagulants during and after simple and surgical tooth extractions: a prospective clinical cohort study by Krister Johansson, Jonas P Becktor, Aron Naimi-Akbar, Peter J Svensson, Bengt Götrick

“…To address the inconsistency in this approach, our study assessed the risk of bleeding and other complications in patients who continue to use DOACs during and after simple and surgical tooth extractions. Methods Between May 2016 and December 2023, this prospective study recruited patients aged 18 years or older who were receiving a DOAC or warfarin and were in need of simple or surgical extractions of one or more teeth. …”
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Correlation between longitudinal serum vitamin D levels and myopia in children: a prospective birth cohort analysis by Ju-Hsien Li, Ho-Min Chen, Kuan-Wen Su, Yu-Kai Kuo, Cheng-Hsiu Wu, Nan-Ni Chen, Pei-Wei Huang, Chi-Chin Sun

“…This study aims to investigate the correlation between longitudinal serum vitamin D levels and myopia in Taiwanese children. Methods The study measured serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations in children from the Prediction of Allergies in Taiwanese Children (PATCH) study at multiple time points, including umbilical cord blood and ages 1, 3, and 5 years. …”
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Serum Fibronectin Levels Increased Significantly Following the Administration of an Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: A Prospective Observational Study by Zhao B, Kang J, Du Q, Liu D

“…The objective of this study is to assess the long-term impact of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on coagulation function and other health indicators.Methods: We enrolled residents of Chengdu who consented to receive inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, categorizing them into two groups: healthy donors (n=40) and survivors of COVID-19 infection (n=34), based on their SARS-CoV-2 infection status prior to vaccination. …”
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Sleep-Aiding Effect of Casein-Derived Peptide TPTLN and Its Underlying Mechanism by DENG Shijie, LIU Ling, HUANG Ju, FENG Fengqin, ZHAO Minjie, DU Juan

“…After 7 days of continuous administration, a sodium pentobarbital-induced sleep test was carried out to evaluate sleep quality. Following 4 more days of administration, the mice were euthanized and dissected to collect blood and tissue samples for analysis. …”
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Comparative gene expression analysis of Beauveria bassiana against Spodoptera frugiperda by Hamdy H. Aly, Yun Meng, Dun Wang

“…Our objectives were to analyze the B. bassiana gene expression variation during insect infection compared to grow on artificial media and to evaluate the effects of different spore concentrations on larval mortality, development, and reproduction. Methods A combination of bioassays and transcriptome analysis was employed. …”
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The Wellbeing Thermometer in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Validation Study by Marios Adamou, Okezie Uche-Ikonne, Konstantinos Kamposioras

“…The Wellbeing Thermometer (WbT) was developed based on a more holistic framework for wellbeing. Objective: The aim of this research was to validate the WbT on patients receiving treatments using a sample of patients with colorectal cancer in England. …”
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Early COVID‐19 Vaccine Initiation and Completion Among Cancer Survivors and Barriers to Vaccine Completion: Implications for Future COVID‐19 Vaccination Uptake Rates by Nikta Saeedi, Angel Arizpe, Katelyn J. Queen, Jennifer Tsui, Sue Kim, Brian Z. Huang, Albert J. Farias

“…We aimed to characterize patterns of early uptake of the COVID‐19 vaccine among cancer survivors and to determine modifiable barriers to vaccine completion that can be addressed to ensure future booster adherence. Methods Cross‐sectional data of vaccine uptake by summer 2021 was extracted from adult cancer survivors enrolled in the “All of Us” research program. …”
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Possibilities of Combination of Beta-blockers and Ivabradine in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by V. V. Kashtalap, O. L. Barbarash, D. Yu. Sedykh, K. E. Krivoshapova, D. P. Tsygankova, O. V. Tsygankova

“…To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a combination of ivabradine and beta-blockers (BAB) in patients with stable angina, initially taking only BAB and not reaching the target heart rate (HR) due to the risk of hypotension.Material and methods. A prospective observational post-registration study was performed at the Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases. …”
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MALDI imaging mass spectrometry differentiates basal cell carcinoma from trichoblastoma and trichoepithelioma: A proof of principle study. by Jennifer M C Ranes, Jessica L Moore, Nathan H Patterson, Sarah P Nicholson, Sara Kantrow, Jason Robbins, Richard M Caprioloi, Jeremy L Norris, Rami N Al-Rohil

“…This study aims to address the challenges of traditional histopathological evaluation by utilizing matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI IMS).<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded BCC and TB/TE tissue blocks were taken from archival tissue. …”
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Longitudinal Network Relationships Between Symptoms of Deviant Peer Affiliation and Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents: Prospective Cohort Study by Tingting Gao, Fengtong Qian, Rui Li, Yimeng Lyu, Yingying Su

“…MethodsData were drawn from a prospective cohort study including a representative sample of 3296 adolescents. …”
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Pharmacological interventions for agitated behaviours in patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review by Sangeeta Mehta, David Williamson, Anne Julie Frenette, Lisa D Burry, Marc Perreault, Emmanuel Charbonney, Francois Lamontagne, Marie-Julie Potvin, Jean-Francois Giguère, Francis Bernard

“…Objective The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy and safety of pharmacological agents in the management of agitated behaviours following traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods We performed a search strategy in PubMed, OvidMEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Directory of Open Access Journals, LILACS, Web of Science and Prospero (up to 10 December 2018) for published and unpublished evidence on the risks and benefits of 9 prespecified medications classes used to control agitated behaviours following TBI. …”
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Households of tuberculosis (TB) patients face high TB-related costs in Somalia by Joseph Kuye, Ireneaus Sebit Sindani, Mukhtar Abdi Shube, Mohamed Jafar Salah, Abukar Ali Hilowle, Vianney Rusagara, Faith Ngima, Michael Lei Abaasiku, Stephen Balogun, Barinaadaa Afirima, Emmanuel Olashore, Abiodun Hassan

“…This study is the first of its kind in Somalia, estimating the proportion of TB-affected households that experience catastrophic costs among individuals with TB. Methods A nationally representative, descriptive, cluster-sampled cross-sectional survey was conducted among individuals receiving TB care within the Somali National TB network from December 28, 2023, to February 3, 2024. …”
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The 15-year trend in adherence to dietary recommendations and ultra-processed food consumption in Italy by Jacopo Niccolò Di Veroli, Sara Capruzzi, Umberto Scognamiglio, Laura Rossi

“…This study aims to assess the quality of the Italian diet using the Adherence to Italian Dietary Guidelines Indicator (AIDGI) and World Index for Sustainability and Health (WISH2.0) and to estimate ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption as an indicator of poor diet quality.MethodsItalian food consumption data from 2005 to 2006 and 2018 to 2020 were sourced from the European Food Consumption Comprehensive Database. …”
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Interplay of education and community norms in justifying intimate partner violence among ever-married women aged 15–49 years in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Hridoy Patwary, Sumaiya Nusrat Esha

“…A sample of 19,022 ever-married women was analyzed. …”
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Clinical Significance of Combined Detection of CCL22 and IL‐1 as Potential New Bronchial Inflammatory Mediators in Children's Asthma by Lei Cui, Xiaozhen Song, Yanping Peng, Min Shi

“…This study aimed to compare the levels of inflammatory factors in serum and sputum in children with acute and stable asthma to those in healthy children and the ability to predict clinical response to azithromycin therapy. Methods This study recruited 95 individuals aged 1−3 years old and collected data from January 2018 to 2020. …”
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The Role of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in the Relationship between the Intestinal Microbiome and Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Perspective by Salvatore Gioitta Iachino, Federica Scaggiante, Claudia Mazzarisi, Christian Schaller

“…Nowadays, genomics comes to the aid of diagnosis and treatment, in addition to traditional methods. Recently, a key role of the intestinal microbiota has been postulated, and great efforts are aimed at discovering its interconnection, which shows to be at different levels. …”
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