Sex differences in the association between muscle mass or strength and nutrition status in chronic hemodialysis patients by Yosuke Tayama, Tomonari Ogawa, Yoshimi Konishi, Kanae Takahashi, Koichiro Fujii, Ayumi Shintani, Hajime Hasegawa

“…Women exhibited a nonlinear relationship, distinct from men, suggesting that women may require more robust nutritional management compared with men. …”
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The Expression Profile of MicroRNAs in Small and Large Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by Václava Černá, Pavel Ostašov, Pavel Pitule, Jiří Moláček, Vladislav Třeška, Martin Pešta

“…MicroRNAs are small noncoding molecules involved in posttranscriptional gene expression regulation, influencing processes on cell and tissue levels, and are actually in focus due to their potential to become diagnostic or prognostic markers in various diseases. Methods. Tissue samples of AAA patients and healthy controls were collected, from which miRNA was isolated. …”
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Tuberculosis preventive therapy for people living with HIV: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Mercedes Yanes-Lane, Edgar Ortiz-Brizuela, Jonathon R Campbell, Andrea Benedetti, Gavin Churchyard, Olivia Oxlade, Dick Menzies

“…We compared efficacy, safety, completion, and drug-resistant TB risk for currently recommended TPT regimens through a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized trials.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from inception through June 9, 2020 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing 2 or more TPT regimens (or placebo/no treatment) in PLHIV. …”
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Impact of Electronic Transition and Prefilled Templates on Drug Prescription Compliance: Retrospective Study by Aurélien Lambert, Benoit Hombourger, Julia Salleron, Fadila Chergui, Catherine Vallance, Nadège Nicolas, Marie Moussouni, Lounisse Cherif, Emile Chenot, Céline Gavoille, Vincent Massard

“…Furthermore, the study revealed a marked shift in prescribing behaviors, with electronic prescriptions tending to be more concise yet more numerous, suggesting an impact on medication management and patient adherence, which warrants further investigation. …”
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Role of salivary Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) in the regulation of biomechanical process following mandibular advancement with a twin block appliance-a prospective observat... by Tulika Tripathi, Navneet Singh, Veena GV, Bhawna Mahajan, Priyank Rai

“…The development of a panel of salivary biomarkers could offer a more comprehensive understanding of the biological processes involved in mandibular advancement and growth, leading to more precise and customized treatment plans.…”
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Elevation of miR-210 Expression and Mean Arterial Pressure as Early-onset Pre-eclampsia Biomarkers, while Elevation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 as Late-onset Pre-eclampsia Biom... by Nelvianti Nelson, Yusrawati Yusrawati, Joserizal Serudji, Jamsari Jamsari, Arni Amir, Afriwardi Afriwardi, Erry Gumilar

“…This study was conducted to compare miR-210 expression, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 levels between early-onset pre-eclampsia (EOPE) and late-onset pre-eclampsia (LOPE). METHODS: Pregnant women with EOPE (20–34 weeks) and LOPE (35 weeks to term) were included in this cross-sectional comparative study, and their blood samples were collected. miR-210 expression was quantified with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), MAP was measured using sphygmomanometer, while MMP-2 levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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Bridging past and present: exploring Cannabis traditions in Armenia through ethnobotanical interviews and bibliographic prospecting by Manica Balant, Teresa Garnatje, Daniel Vitales, Marine Oganesian, Joan Vallès, Nina Stepanyan-Gandilyan, Airy Gras

“…The present work aims to study and preserve the local traditional knowledge about Cannabis in Armenia by conducting interviews with informants and through a literature review. Methods The first part of the dataset was gathered with ethnobotanical surveys, through questionnaires conducted with 27 informants. …”
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Pain Neuroscience with exercise versus Biomedical Education with Exercise for treatment of Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Sidhant Silan, Bhawna Verma, Umesh Yadav, Kusum Yadav

“…It has been noted that exercise has traditionally been a primary treatment approach for shoulder disorders, but more recently, Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Biomedical Education (BME) programs have shown promising effects in decreasing patients’ pain and disability. …”
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A higher incidence of cardiovascular complications in hyperthyroid patients with Graves’ disease in comparison to hyperthyroid patients with subacute thyroiditis by Ana Šešek, Simona Gaberšček, Katja Zaletel, Edvard Pirnat, Katica Bajuk Studen

“…Patients with Graves’ disease were more severely hyperthyroid and had more adverse cardiovascular risk factors.…”
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Influence of Dental Pain and Tooth Sensitivity on the Intention to Quit Smoking among Schoolchildren by Muhammad Nazir, Hassan AlAbdullah, Muhanad Alhareky, Asim Al-Ansari, Jehan Alhumaid

“…To evaluate the association between oral health problems and sociodemographic factors with the intention to quit smoking and join the tobacco cessation program among schoolchildren. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study included a sample of 10–12 grade male students from public high schools in different cities of the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Impact of the National Vaccination Strategy on the Prevalence of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> and Its Serotypes Among Clinically Healthy Children Under Six Years of Age During a... by Ivelina Trifonova, Victoria Levterova, Ivan Simeonovski, Magi Ivanova, Nadia Brankova, Todor Kantardzhiev

“…Positive samples were typed using relevant kits, and 76 serotypes/serogroups of <i>S. pneumoniae</i> were identified. …”
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The correlation between airborne pollen and asthma in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoya Wang, Bo Liu, Yujie Yang, Jimin Li, Ziyan Tian, Jinwei He, Yuanxia Li

“…Sensitivity analysis and Egger's test showed no significant publication bias.ConclusionAirborne pollen is a notable risk factor for childhood asthma, and tree pollen exposure may be more dangerous than grass and weed pollen exposure. …”
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Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa by Assegid Hellebo, Andre Pascal Kengne, Amarech Obse, Naomi Levitt, Bronwyn Myers, Susan Cleary, Olufunke Alaba

“…Future endeavours should examine these determinants more broadly and formulate integrative strategies to ameliorate diabetes self-care.…”
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The Significant Impact of Programmed Cell Death-1 Gene Polymorphism on HBV Infection and Viral Load by Hiba Hadi Rashid, Hiba M. Al-Darraji, Müge FIRAT, Bassam Mohammed Mishkhal

“…Patients having the mutant homozygous genotype (GG) of rs38084323 were significantly more likely to have it (28.36% vs. 14%) (OR= 3.34, 95%CI= 1.07-10.38, p= 0.037). …”
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Voice hearing in young people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following multiple trauma exposure by Katie Lofthouse, Ella Beeson, Tim Dalgleish, Andrea Danese, Joanne Hodgekins, Gerwyn Mahoney-Davies, Patrick Smith, Paul Stallard, Jon Wilson, Richard Meiser-Stedman

“…Background: PTSD is comorbid with a number of other mental health difficulties and the link between voice hearing and PTSD has been explored in adult samples.Objective: To compare the trauma history, symptomatology, and cognitive phenotypes of children and adolescents with a PTSD diagnosis following exposure to multiple traumatic events presenting with voice hearing with those who do not report hearing voices.Methods: Participants (n = 120) were aged 8–17 years and had PTSD following exposure to multiple traumas. …”
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Topical for Postoperative Wound Healing: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial by Joshua T. Chew BEng(Hons), MD, Joshua J. Xu MD, MSc, Thomas A. J. Goff MBCHb, FRCS, Karen A. Fogarty MN, MAHP, Michael J. Symes BPhysio(Hons), MBBS(Hons), MPH, FRACS, FAOrthA, Brahman S. Sivakumar MBBS, BSci(Med), MS, MSc, FRACS, FAOrthA, PFET, Andrew P. Wines MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA

“…Overall, observers reported that scars treated with Urucu cream were found to more closely resemble normal skin with an overall POSAS score of 2.56 compared with 3.33 for the control ointment ( P  < .01). …”
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The impact self-esteem towards the orthodontic issues in the social media: a cross-sectional study by Gil Guilherme Gasparello, Mohamad Jamal Bark, Sergio Luiz Mota-Júnior, Joel Suarez, Matheus Melo Pithon, Elisa Souza Camargo, Orlando Motohiro Tanaka

“…Abstract Background Orthodontic treatment has become significantly more accessible in recent decades, contributing positively to patients’ quality of life by enhancing dental aesthetics and self-esteem. …”
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Mobile-Based Platform With a Low-Calorie Dietary Intervention Involving Prepackaged Food for Weight Loss for People With Overweight and Obesity in China: Half-Year Follow-Up Result... by Xi Wang, Suyuan Wang, Lingyu Zhong, Chenghui Zhang, Yanhong Guo, Mingxia Li, Li Zhao, Shuming Ji, Junjie Pan, Yunhong Wu

“…ObjectiveIn this 2-arm, parallel-designed, randomized study, we explored the effectiveness and safety of the Metawell (Weijian Technologies Inc) weight loss program in China, which combines prepackaged biscuits, a wireless scale, and a mobile app. MethodsParticipants in the intervention group were guided to use food replacement products and a scale for weight loss and monitoring, whereas participants in the control group received printed material with a sample diet and face-to-face education on weight loss at enrollment. …”
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Adaptation potential of medical students in distance learning by O. V. Toussova, O. V. Pavlova

“…The average age of the sample was (18.32±1.5); among them: 29 men and 71 women. …”
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Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for vertebral compression fracture with osteopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jia-Bao Guo, Yi Zhu, Bing-Lin Chen, Bin Xie, Wen-Yi Zhang, Yu-Jie Yang, Yu-Shan Yue, Xue-Qiang Wang

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Compared to conservative treatment, surgical treatment was more effective in decreasing pain in the short,mid and long terms. …”
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