Articular Eminence Inclination and Glenoid Fossa Measurements by CBCT in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders by Hayder Mahdi Idan, Fawaz D. Al-Aswad

“…Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to measure of articular eminence inclination, depth of glenoid fossa and width by cone beam computed tomography in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder conferring gender and side and compared with healthy control. Patients and Methods: Study samples embraced of fifty-five individuals (110 joints), were twenty patients with intra articular disorders of temporomandibular joint, fifteen patients with degenerative disorders of temporomandibular joint and twenty control group with age range from (20-55) years old. …”
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Development and initial validation of a hospital stress questionnaire by Daniel M. Ford, Rebecca Lawton, Elizabeth Travis, Elizabeth A. Teale, Daryl B. O’Connor

“…Future research ought to investigate its psychometric properties further in larger and more diverse samples. The measure has potential to be used to monitor patient risk of post-hospital syndrome.…”
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Urban residence, income source, and place of death among Chinese older adults by Rui Zhou, Shuangshuang Wang, Aaron Yao

“…This study aimed to explore the associations between rural/urban residence, primary income source, and place of death among Chinese older adults. Methods The sample consists of 24,794 decedents (female = 60%, died at home = 88%, mean age at death = 95) from the 2002–2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). …”
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Safety of MST in clinical application: a systematic review of randomized controlled studies by Jinling Cheng, Zhanxiang Lin, Zicai Liu, Dongmiao Han

“…Therefore, the primary aim of this review is to synthesize the available safety data, contributing to a more balanced understanding of this promising treatment modality.MethodsEight databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, CBM, VIP, and Wanfang Data) were searched up to August 2024. …”
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The role of ICT use in reducing social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from frail and healthy older adults in Sakai City, Japan by Jianyu Huang, Richard Ssempala, Ziyan Wang

“…Future efforts should explore integrating ICT with offline activities and leveraging emerging technologies, such as video conferencing, to address social isolation more comprehensively. Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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Mens perception of health and health services on the Island of Niue: a qualitative study by Vili Nosa, Kava Fuavao, Debra de Silva

“…. # Methods Qualitative face to face interviews were undertaken with a convenience sample of twenty men in Niue aged between 26 and 75 years. …”
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Quality of Work Life and Organizational Justice: Its Relation to Citizenship Behavior Among Staff Nurses by Fawzia F. Kamel, Howida H. E. Mahfouz, Mervat A. N. Aref

“…In addition to more than half (56.10%) of staff nurses had high perception level regarding organizational citizenship behaviors. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite and Chlorhexidine as Irrigants in Root Canal Therapy by L Karthik Prasad, Sheenam Markan, Mahishi G. Suthar, Sweta Samal, Almazyad Yaser, Elaprolu Mallikarjun, Panthi Patel

“…The difference in bacterial reduction between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.01), indicating that NaOCl was more effective than CHX as an irrigant. Conclusion: Sodium hypochlorite proved to be more efficient than chlorhexidine in reducing microbial counts in root canals. …”
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A systematic review of music therapy practice and outcomes with acute adult psychiatric in-patients. by Catherine Carr, Helen Odell-Miller, Stefan Priebe

“…Outcome studies suggested effectiveness in addressing a range of symptoms, but were limited by methodological shortcomings and small sample sizes. Studies with significant positive effects all used active musical participation with a degree of structure and were delivered in four or more sessions.…”
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The effect of epilepsy awareness on attitudes toward individuals with epilepsy in Turkish society: A case study from Northern Turkey by Fatma Gündüz Oruç, Gülden Atan

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study ws to examine the level of knowledge (awareness) about epilepsy in Turkish society and its impact on attitudes toward individuals with epilepsy. Methods The study was designed as a descriptive and cross‐sectional research. …”
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Footprints from childhood: intra- versus extra-familial childhood maltreatment and attachment to romantic partners in adulthood by Mona K. Shahab, Bernet M. Elzinga, Philip Spinhoven, Frits R. Rosendaal, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Dennis O. Mook-Kanamori

“…In the current study, we investigate how different types of childhood maltreatment and of perpetrator are associated with adult attachment. Methods In a sample of 1850 respondents, aged 18–65 from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA), type of childhood maltreatment and of perpetrator were assessed using the Structured Childhood Trauma Interview (CTI), distinguishing four types of childhood trauma: emotional neglect, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. …”
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Factors associated with psychotropic drugs use in older adults hospitalized in clinical and surgical wards of a university hospital by Rafael Thomazi, Carlos Alberto dos Santos Filho, Alessandro Ferrari Jacinto

“…Clinical patients using psychotropic drugs took more PIM (p<0.001) and more medications (p=0.002) than non-users. …”
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Relationship between the number of family members and stress by gender: Cross-sectional analysis of the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. by Jin-Won Noh, Kyoung-Beom Kim, Jumin Park, Janghun Hong, Young Dae Kwon

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between the number of family members and stress level by gender among Korean adults using a nationally representative dataset.<h4>Methods</h4>We used a sample of 6,293 subjects aged 19 or older (3,629 female and 2,264 male) from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. …”
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Postoperative Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonias, by Using Airway Filters under Artificial Ventilation by A. A. Yeremenko, D. Ye. Zorin, V. M. Yegorov, P. Ye. Kolpakov

“…Objective: to determine the duration of exposition of filters and their most optimum position in different types of respiratory circuits. Subjects and methods. Group 1 comprised patients receiving not more than 12-hour artificial ventilation (AV) through a coaxial respiratory-circuit, without a humidifier, moisture accumulators, and a nebulizer. …”
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Will graduating medical students prefer to practise in rural communities? by Jacqueline M. van Wyk, Soornarain S. Naidoo, Tonya M. Esterhuizen

“…Students of rural origin were identified as those who matriculated from rural schools and lived more than 200 km from the nearest city. The data were analysed descriptively. …”
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Prolonged grief, social contact, community belongingness: A representative study of loneliness among bereaved UK adults by James Cunningham, Eoin McElroy, Mark Shevlin

“…Background: Loneliness is a common experience among bereaved individuals, yet the extent to which prolonged grief, personal social contact, and community belongingness independently explain loneliness is not fully understood. Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from a nationwide, representative sample of 2520 adults in the UK who had lost a loved one. …”
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Validation of the Finnish diabetes risk score (FINDRISC) for the Caucasian population of Siberia by Svetlana V. Mustafina, Oksana D. Rymar, Olga V. Sazonova, Liliya V. Shcherbakova, Michail I. Voevoda

“…FINDRISC provided good results in our sample, and we recommend its use in the Siberian population.…”
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What is masculinity in a contemporary Australian context? by Steven Litherland, Peter Miller, Shannon Hyder

“…The concept of masculinity in Australia, or at least in this sample, appears in transition, with the present findings suggesting that it is indeed at a “critical juncture” with new meanings emerging and where new and more useful concepts may need to be considered.…”
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Prediction tools for unfavourable outcomes in Clostridium difficile infection: a systematic review. by Claire Nour Abou Chakra, Jacques Pepin, Louis Valiquette

“…<h4>Context</h4>Identifying patients at risk for adverse outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), including recurrence and death, will become increasingly important as novel therapies emerge, which are more effective than traditional approaches but very expensive. …”
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Sportwissenschaft by Weissenfels A, Teschler M, von Stengel S, Kohl M, Kemmler W

“…Nonetheless, effectiveness, feasibility and sustainability of this training technology should be addressed more intensivelyby further, more dedicated RCTs.KEY WORDS: Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain, WB-Electromyostimulation, Pain Intensity and Frequency, Resistance Exercise…”
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