Distribution of cephalosporin-resistant Campylobacter species isolated from meat sold in Abakaliki, Nigeria by Nnabuife Bernard Agumah, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Adiana Mutamsari Witaningrum, Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Onyinyechi Blessing Agumah, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Chinekwu Sherridan Nwagwu, Agatha Ifunanya Ugbo, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu, Wasito Wasito

“…Methods: We purchased 100 samples of various meat, Chevon (25), Pork (25), Beef (25), and Chicken (25) from four different market locations in Abakaliki. …”
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Identifying the Components of Iranian Adolescent Compassionate Mind Training Program by Somayeh Mohebi, Iraj Shakerinia, Mahnaz Khosrojavid, Abbas Abolghasemi, Abbas Ali Hossein Khanzadeh:

“…Limitations of the study include a restricted sample age and specific context, suggesting the need for more comprehensive studies to address these factors. …”
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Exploring the need for fertility education: A cross-sectional study of healthcare professionals and students’ knowledge of fertility and fertility preservation by Ana GALHARDO, Catarina SALVADO, Soraia MONIZ, Marina Cunha, Ilda MASSANO-CARDOSO

“…This study aimed to explore health professionals’ and students’ fertility knowledge, fertility preservation knowledge and attitudes, and interest in accessing more information. Methods: The sample consisted of 309 participants (214 students; 95 professionals) from medicine, nursing, and psychology. …”
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External minifixation in unstable fractures of the metacarpal by Yovanny Ferrer Lozano, Pablo Oquendo Vázquez

“…<strong>Background:</strong> External fixation is one of the surgical treatment methods more used in traumatology for its versatility and the care it provides to the soft parts. …”
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Long Term Effect of Post-Covid-19 Syndrome on Hematological Parameters in Iraqi People by Sara Basim Zwain, Sami Raheem Al-Katib, Falah Mahdi Dananah, Basim MH Zwain

“…The changes include reduced Hg, MCH, and MCHC and higher RBC values that might affect oxygen transport through the body. The alterations were more noticeable in male COVID-19 patients, indicating that males are more affected by the disease than females. …”
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Linking cardiometabolic multimorbidity to depressive symptoms in the oldest-old: results from a cross-sectional study in Germany by Verena Maschke, Valerie Lohner, Ute Mons

“…Hence, we examined the link between CMM and depressive symptoms in an oldest-old population. Methods Using cross-sectional data from a representative sample of individuals aged 80 years and older in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (N = 1,863), we constructed an additive disease index covering seven cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs): myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, stroke, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, and obesity. …”
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Integrating status-neutral and targeted HIV testing in Zimbabwe: A complementary strategy. by Hamufare D Mugauri, Owen Mugurungi, Joconiah Chirenda, Kudakwashe Takarinda, Prosper Mangwiro, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…To address how the two concepts relate in practice, we explored how status-neutral and targeted testing concepts correlate, in developing a double-edged strategy for effective case identification and linkage to prevention and treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional study on 36 multi-stage sampled sites across 4/10 provinces of Zimbabwe. …”
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Depressive symptoms, conduct problems and alcohol use from age 13 to 19 in Norway: evidence from the MyLife longitudinal study by Geir Scott Brunborg, Lasse Bang, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Jasmina Burdzovic Andreas

“…Methods Multilevel mixed linear models for symptoms of depression and conduct disorder, and multilevel mixed logistic models for depressive disorder, conduct problems, any alcohol use, and risky drinking, were estimated with longitudinal data from a nationwide sample N = 3436 (55% girls) of Norwegian adolescents (mean age 14.3 [SD = 0.85] in 2017). …”
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Retrospective study on the epidemiological characteristics of multi-pathogen infections of hospitalized severe acute respiratory tract infection and influenza-like illness in Xinji... by Jia Huang, Xin Ma, Haiyan Wu, Hundezi Awuxi, Xuan Zhang, Yuan Chen, Nigedeli Alitengsaier, Quanxi Li

“…The aim of this study was to understand the characteristics of multi-pathogen infections of respiratory tract infections during the seasonal changes in winter and spring in Xinjiang. Methods Throat swab samples were collected from 2791 patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and hospitalized severe acute respiratory tract infection (SARI) in Xinjiang from January 2024 to May 2024 for multi-pathogen detection. …”
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Use and impact of government-mandated activity statements for online gambling in Australia by Sally M. Gainsbury, Dilushi Chandrakumar, Robert M. Heirene

“…Reading statements more often and more recently was not associated with improved recall of recent gambling spend or net outcome. …”
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Pulmonary complications in trauma patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing pelvic or lower limb operation by David H Livingston, Michele Fiorentino, Franchesca Hwang, Sri Ram Pentakota, Anne C Mosenthal

“…We hypothesized that OSA is an independent predictor of pulmonary complications in patients undergoing operations for traumatic pelvic/lower limb injuries (PLLI).Methods Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2009–2013) was queried for International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes for PLLI requiring operation. …”
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Cumulative incidence of mental disorders in military personnel after 20 years of war in Afghanistan and 10 years in Mali – a comparison by Nils Hüttermann, Francesco Pahnke, Karl-Heinz Renner, Jan Philipp Krüger, Ulrich Wesemann

“…This comparison will help shed light on the unique challenges faced by soldiers deployed in Mali.Aims: To gain better insight, all German armed forces personnel who were deployed to Mali before 2023 are compared with the total sample that was deployed to Afghanistan. Because there were more critical incidents per deployed soldier, the cumulative incidence rates of all mental disorders are expected to be higher among Afghanistan veterans.Methods: All N = 111,157 German soldiers who were deployed to Afghanistan (n = 93,000; 2001–2021) or Mali (n = 18,157; 2013–2022) were included. …”
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Patient Preferences and Experiences in Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment: A Qualitative Study by Relin van Vliet, Marieke Bink, Julian Polman, Amaran Suntharan, Iris Grooten, Sandra E. Zwolsman, Tessa J. Roseboom, Rebecca C. Painter

“…They valued a single room in hospital, discussion of treatment options, more possibilities of home-treatment, psychological support during HG and after childbirth, and more uniform information and policies regarding HG treatment. …”
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Exploring Partners, Parenting and Pregnancy Thinking in Late Adolescents and Young Adults with Inherited Metabolic Disorders by Albina Tummolo, Giulia Paterno, Rosa Carella, Livio Melpignano, Donatella De Giovanni

“…The aim of this paper is to explore thoughts about partner choices, parenthood and pregnancy among adolescents and young adults affected by IMDs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed. A sample of 23 patients affected by a range of IMDs were interviewed. …”
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Multiple sexual partnership as an independent predictor of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age: an analysis of the 2022 Kenya demographic and health survey by Joshua Okyere

“…In the context of the Kenyan demographic and health survey, MSP is defined as having more one sexual partner excluding spouse, in last 12 months. …”
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Comorbidity patterns and implications for disease control: a network analysis of medical records from Shanghai, China by Yifei Shen, Wenqi Tian, Na Li, Yuhong Niu

“…Studying the correlations within comorbidity patterns can assist in managing disease prevention and implicate early control.ObjectivesThis study was a cross-sectional analysis based on a large sample size of 3,779,756 medical records. A network analysis and community classification were performed to illustrate disease networks and the internal relationships within comorbidity patterns among older adults in Shanghai.MethodsThe network analysis and community classification were performed using the IsingFit and Fast-greedy community functions. …”
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Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of non-invasive application of chlorhexidine dental coating for seniors in the community: a randomized controlled study by Heidi Sveistrup, Irene Elizabeth DeHaan, Andrea Pepe, Howard C. Tenenbaum, Anton Svendrovski, Brenda Turgeon, Ross Perry

“…The primary endpoint was change in oral inflammation (BOP). Results: The sample had more decayed, missing or filled teeth (DMFT) and more periodontal disease than reported in the 2007-2009 Canada Health Measures Survey. …”
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Survey the problems of families with mentally retarded child covered by Guilan Welfare Centers in2010 by Soheila Abasi, Kolsoom Fadakar, Tahere Khaleghdoost, Asiyeh Sedighi, Zahra Atrkar Roshan

“…Results: Findings showed that 65.7% of samples had economic problems. Also regarding the relationship of economic problems with demographic characteristics, results indicated that families with female retarded child (P<0.01), first born (P<0.04), child with physical illness(P<0.01), with behavior disorder(P<0.0001), mother with psychological illness (P<0.03), family members more than four (P<0.02), income less than 200,000 Tomans/month (P<0.001), no financial support from welfare (P<0.003) and counseling with other than spouse in time of problem (P<0.04) had more economic problems. …”
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Evaluation of Body posture Ergonomyic during work in intensive care units ‎nurses in teaching hospitals of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Rasht city ‎in ‎‏2010‏ by Maryam Khoshbakht, Mojgan Baghaie Lakeh, Farideh Hasavari, Ehsan Kazemnejad leili, Mehdi Blourchian

“…&lrm;&rlm;4&rlm;&lrm;% of samples &lrm;had desirable ergonomic posture that had significant relationship with sample's work position &lrm;&lrm;(P>&lrm;&rlm;0&rlm;&lrm;.…”
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Exploring the Link Between Periodontal Pathogens and Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome by Ramanarayana Boyapati, Vijaya Krishna Prasad Vudathaneni, Ruparani Bodduru, Jyothi Todima, Ankineedu Babu Dasari, Lalitha Chintala

“…Younger research shows that dental bacteria cause more bodywide swelling, hurting MetS patients. Materials and Methods: Study included 100 MetS patients together with 100 healthy individuals having chronic periodontitis symptoms. …”
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