Impact of family doctors on gradient utilization of health services among diabetic patients: evidence from a real-world study by Yin Fan, Mengyun Sui, Leiyu Shi, Long Xue, Su Xu

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of the family doctor system on the gradient utilization of health services among diabetic patients using real-world data.MethodsWe conducted an eight-year cohort study in Shanghai from 2014 to 2021, with a final sample size of 491,674 participants, including 459,600 contracted and 32,074 non-contracted patients. …”
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Colorectal cancer in south sulawesi: a case-control study for nongenetic risk factors by Upik A. Miskad, Matthew Martianus Henry, Carissa Ikka Pardamean, Arif Budiarto, Akram Irwan, James W. Baurley, Irawan Yusuf, Bens Pardamean

“…BackgroundThis study analyzed the nongenetic risk factors that contributed to colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in the South Sulawesi population through a case-control study.MethodsThe sample consisted of 89 cases and 84 controls, aged between 19–86, with 99 males and 74 females from different ethnic groups. …”
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Influence of sex, age and length of service on scientific productivity of medical research institution staff by O. M. Drapkina, E. A. Poddubskaya, V. B. Rozanov, L. G. Gasanova

“…To assess the influence of sex, age and length of service on scientific productivity (h-index in the RSCI, Scopus and Web of Science) of researchers of the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine.Material and methods. The study sample was formed from the staff of the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine and consisted of scientists of various ranks. …”
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Demographic influences on Lithuanian physicians’ attitudes toward medical assistance in dying: a cross-sectional study by Benedikt Bachmetjev, Artur Airapetian, Marija Jakubauskienė, Rolandas Zablockis, Asta Čekanauskaitė

“…BackgroundThe topic of end-of-life decisions is important due to aging populations and the rising number of terminal illnesses like cancer. As more people experience suffering, the ethical, medical, and legal debates of these decisions become significant to healthcare policy. …”
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Detection and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus Species from Chicken, Chicken Litter, and Humans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Fufa Abunna, Biyansa Adugna, Takele Beyene Tufa, Dinka Ayana, Fanta D. Gutema, Hika Waktole, Fikru Regassa, Reta D. Abdi

“…Out of 64 isolates, 61/64 (95.3%) were resistant to three or more antimicrobials tested. Of the isolates, 38/40 (95%) S. aureus, 10/11 (90.9%) S. hycus, 3/3 (100%) S. intermedius, and 10/10 (100%) CNS showed multidrug resistance. …”
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An exploratory case study of food sharing practices in Caribbean countries through a transition lens using intergenerational dyad interviews by Anna Brugulat-Panés, Louise Foley, Madhuvanti M. Murphy, Nigel Unwin, Cornelia Guell

“…Despite policy efforts to promote local and regional food consumption, reliance on food imports remains high with many Caribbean countries importing more than 80% of their food from larger economies. …”
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Russian Trial ALGORITHM: Implementation of Combined Antihypertensive and Hypolipidemic Treatment for Clinical Efficacy Achievement in Routine Clinical Practice by D. A. Napalkov

“…Adherence to the treatment in more than 97% of cases was recognized as very high and high. …”
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Exploring the link between physical activity and professional quality of life among nurses: a cross-sectional study in Qatar by Kamaruddeen Mannethodi, George V. Joy, Kalpana Singh, Ederlie E. Pitiquen, Nabila Chaabna, Jibin Kunjavara, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan

“…This study explores the association between physical activity and ProQOL among nurses in Qatar. Methods A quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses working at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), with a sample size of 384, selected from approximately 10,000 nurses. …”
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Functional and Radiological Outcome of Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated with Proximal Humerus Internal Locking Osteosynthesis System Plating - A Prospective Study by Panthala Priyan Sathavu, Prem Kumar Kothimbakkam, P Bala Murugan, Sheik Mohideen, Vijayashankar Murugesan, Thirumal Ranganathan

“…As PHILOS plate has options for more number of screws for humeral head than conventional locking plate, it will lead to more stable fixation of fracture fragments and early mobilization of the patients. …”
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Effect of Perioperative Instructions on Postoperative Discomforts and Satisfaction Level among Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy by Yasmin F. M. Abd Elazeem, Nesrine E. M. Abdel-Karim, Eman F. A. M. Aly

“…The study hypothesized that postoperative patients who receive the perioperative instructions exhibit fewer discomforts and more satisfaction than those who do not. Methods: The study utilize a quasi-experimental (study/control group) design. …”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted capsule endoscopy for detecting lesions in Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuling Bin, Rumei Peng, Yaqian Lee, Zhijie Lee, Yang Liu

“…However, given the limitations and heterogeneity of current research, more high-quality, large-sample studies are needed to comprehensively and thoroughly evaluate the practical application value of AI in CD diagnosis, thereby promoting its widespread adoption and optimization in clinical practice.…”
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Fingerprinting of ruby and sapphire gemstones through Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) methodologies by A. Soares de Sousa, E. M. C. Gomes, L. Bayés-García, A. Di Mariano, M. Garcia-Valles

“…Advances in the treatment and production of synthetic gemstones create the need for more precise identification methods to distinguish natural stones from their synthetic and treated counterparts. …”
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Preferences and willingness for starting daily, on-demand, and long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among transfeminine persons in the US, 2022-2023. by Duygu Islek, Travis Sanchez, Stefan Baral, Carolyn Brown, Joanna A Caldwell, Jennifer L Glick, Danielle Friedman Nestadt, Jeb Jones, Iaah L Lucas, Supriya Sarkar, Annemiek de Ruiter, Patrick S Sullivan, Mariah Valentine-Graves, Savannah Winter, Vani Vannappagari

“…We examined PrEP option willingness, preferences, and associated factors among a US nationwide sample of transfeminine persons.<h4>Methods</h4>Sexually active transfeminine persons age 15 + were recruited online between June 2022-October 2023 through social media advertisements. …”
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Influence of Continuous Rotation and Optimal Torque Reverse Kinematics on the Cyclic Fatigue Strength of Endodontic NiTi Clockwise Cutting Rotary Instruments by Jorge N. R. Martins, Emmanuel J. N. L. Silva, Duarte Marques, Marco A. Versiani

“…This suggests that OTR motion helped to distribute the mechanical stress more evenly across the instrument, thereby relieving localized tension. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for perimenopausal insomnia by ShiWei Song, Hao Chen, HongFang Fu

“…The two groups had no significant differences in regulating serum E2 (MD: 7.70; 95% CI: 2.20–13.19; p = 0.06) and LH levels (MD: −5.42; 95% CI: −9.46– −1.37; p = 0.009).ConclusionAcupuncture treatment is significantly effective for patients with perimenopausal insomnia. However, large-sample, multi-center, long-term follow-up trials should be conducted to obtain more reliable results. …”
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Smoking among dental students at King Saud University: Consumption patterns and risk factors by Abdullah S. AlSwuailem, Majed K. AlShehri, Salwa Al-Sadhan

“…Objective: To assess smoking prevalence among dental students at King Saud University (KSU) and to determine possible risk factors of tobacco use. Methods: A self-addressed invitation letter was sent to all dental students (males and females) at KSU requesting participation in this study. …”
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Influence of Exercise on Inferior Vena Cava Wall Interaction with Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Results of a Pilot In Vivo Porcine Study by M. Usman Shahid, Neel Nirgudkar, Vishnu Chandra, Sharon Gonzales, Abhishek Kumar

“…Gross images of each sample were captured before removal of the filters. …”
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Research on the expression of E-cadherin in lung cancer tumors with different histological structures by E. N. Kolesnikov, O. N. Stateshny, D. A. Kharagezov, E. A. Mirzoyan, T. G. Ayrapetova, A. G. Milakin, K. D. Iozefi

“…Statistically significant differences in the levels of E-cadherin expression were noted in the biopsy samples of the 2 groups only with survival up to 1 year and up to 3 years or more (p &lt; 0.05).…”
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Influence of paternal education on maternal and child health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys by Joshua Okyere, Demisu Zenbaba Hey, Sanni Yaya

“…The study sample included a weighted total of 109,818 children aged 0–59 months and their mothers. …”
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Assessment of Using 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Patients with Carcinoma of Unknown Primary by S. A. Yaremenko, N. A. Ruchyeva, V. E. Sinitsyn

“…PET/CT can more accurately determine the stage of cancer in a large proportion of patients with CUP. …”
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