NEW APPROACHES TO INDIVIDUALIZED CHOICE OF ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by Ju. P. Skirdenko, N. A. Nikolayev

“…The very high prevalence of gene mutations CYP2C9 and VKORC1 (more than 2.3 per 1 respondent) was detected in the study sample, which makes screening pharmacogenetic testing ineffective and is an independent risk factor for the Omsk region. …”
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Human Elimination of Phthalate Compounds: Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study by Stephen J. Genuis, Sanjay Beesoon, Rebecca A. Lobo, Detlef Birkholz

“…On average, MEHP concentration in sweat was more than twice as high as urine levels. Conclusions. …”
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RELATIONS BETWEEN MAXIMAL ISOMETRIC STRENGTH AND COMPETITION PERFORMANCE AMONG YOUNG KAYAKERS by Nikola Stojanović, Zvezdan Savić, Miloš Paunović, Dragomir Dumbelović

“…Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine if there are certain relations between maximal isometric strength and competition performance of young kayakers. Methods: This study was conducted with a sample of 25 male young kayakers from the kayak clubs of Serbia and Macedonia, aged 11 ± 1.5 years. …”
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Deep Learning Algorithm for Keratoconus Detection from Tomographic Maps and Corneal Biomechanics: A Diagnostic Study by Wiyada Quanchareonsap, Ngamjit Kasetsuwan, Usanee Reinprayoon, Yonrawee Piyacomn, Thitima Wungcharoen, Monthira Jermjutitham

“…The sample size was divided into the Pentacam and combined Pentacam-Corvis groups. …”
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Relationship between Core Stability Muscle Endurance and Static and Dynamic Balance in Basketball Players by farzaneh saki, masumeh Baghban

“…Data analysis was performed by Spearman product moment coefficient test and independent samples t test. Significant level of p&le0/05 was used in all statistical analyses. …”
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Production of HPP natural hydrogels from conventional and non-conventional starch sources by Katerina Koshenaj, Giovanna Ferrari, Giovanna Ferrari

“…The starch powders were isolated through traditional methods and showed high starch content (76.91%–86.56%) and minimal starch damage. …”
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ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF WILD BIRDS - NATURAL RESERVOIR OF INFLUENZA A VIRUSES IN THE SOUTH OF WESTERN SIBERIA by K. A. Sharshov, Xinxin Li, A. K. Yurlov, A. M. Shestopalov

“…It was collected and investigated 2300 samples obtained from wild migratory birds 8 Orders. …”
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Use of a single case-finding questionnaire to simultaneously target multiple related diseases allows enhanced disease detection. by Shawn D Aaron, Chau Huynh, George Alex Whitmore

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop a research methodology to apply a single case-finding tool to multiple related diseases and to evaluate the ability of a single tool to detect two or more related chronic diseases.<h4>Methods</h4>A case-finding study to detect two related respiratory diseases is used to demonstrate and explain the proposed methodology. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma, Photodynamic Therapy with Two Photosensitizers, and Diode Laser on Primary Mandibular Second Molar Root Canals Infected with Ente... by Leyli Haghighi, Arash Azizi, Mehdi Vatanpour, Gholamhossein Ramezani

“…Conclusion. CAP was found to be more effective than PDT and diode laser as an adjunct to mechanical root canal disinfection of primary molars for elimination of E. faecalis and can serve as an alternative to 2.5% NaOCl irrigation.…”
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Health Literacy Promotion and Digital Interventions for Depressive Disorders by Jacqueline Posselt, Jonas Lander, Marie-Luise Dierks

“…Objective This study contrasts expected benefits and risks of digital mental health interventions, specifically digital therapeutics on prescription (DTx), among GPs and patients with depression according to HL dimensions (access, understanding, appraisal, and application) and patients' personal determinants. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled GPs (n = 17) and patients with mild or moderate depression (n = 17) in Germany. …”
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Community pharmacist-and psychologist-led program of neuropsychological screening in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey by Nicola Luigi BRAGAZZI, Fiorella PALOMBO-FERRETTI, Rocco CARBONE, Tania Simona RE, "Pharmacists- and Psychologists in community pharmacies-led Psychological Screening for Cognitive issues in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic" (PsyChOVID) WORKING GROUP

“…Population: Patients accessing community pharmacies. Methods: Participants underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological screening program (the “Montreal Cognitive Assessment” (MoCA) test, the “Babcock Story Recall Test”, and the “Rey–Osterrieth complex figure” (ROCF) test). …”
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Pre-diagnostic circulating vitamin D and risk of melanoma in men. by Jacqueline M Major, Christine Kiruthu, Stephanie J Weinstein, Ronald L Horst, Kirk Snyder, Jarmo Virtamo, Demetrius Albanes

“…Additional studies, including possibly consortium efforts, are needed to investigate the association between serum 25(OH)D levels and risk of melanoma in larger, more diverse study populations.…”
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Predictors of Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers by Javier F. Boyas, Vinayak K. Nahar

“…The purpose of this study was to examine psychological and nonpsychological predictors of sun protective behaviors among Latino day laborers. Methods. This cross-sectional study included a nonrandom sample of 137 Latino day laborers recruited from Mississippi and Illinois. …”
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Cross-Sectional Association between the Number of Missing Teeth and Cardiovascular Disease among Adults Aged 50 or Older: BRFSS 2010 by R. Constance Wiener, Usha Sambamoorthi

“…Respondents who reported edentulism teeth were more likely to report cardiovascular disease (AOR = 1.85, 95% CI = 1.71, 2.01). …”
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A status report on management of cleft lip and palate in India by Gopalakrishna A, Agrawal Karoon

“…<b> Objective:</b> To collect basic data on the management of patients with CLP in India for further evaluation. <b> Materials and Methods:</b> A proforma was designed and sent to all the surgeons treating CLP in India. …”
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Student Acceptance of Digital Entrustable Professional Activities: Protocol for a Cohort Study by Maximilian Domann, Constanze Richters, Matthias Stadler

“…While highlighting the importance of perceived usefulness and ease of use, the study also acknowledges limitations in sample size and recruitment methodology, indicating the need for further research with more diverse and larger groups. …”
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Extracting Overtaking Segments by Unsupervised Clustering and Predicting Nonmotorized Vehicle’s Trajectory by Ailing Yin, Xiaohong Chen, Lishengsa Yue

“…HDPHMM clusters each record into different states and results in more continuous segments. Based on marked vehicle types, which state of clustering model represents the overtaking condition is deduced. …”
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Comparing Multiplex PCR and Rapid Urease Test in the Detection of H. pylori in Patients on Proton Pump Inhibitors by Thomas Chen, Xiangwen Meng, H. Zhang, Rebecca W. Tsang, Tat-Kin Tsang

“…A total of 556 samples were reported with some patients having more than one test over the time period. …”
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Somatic symptoms among young adults: an observational study examining the roles of trauma type and psychological distress by Lauren A. Perez, Yvette Z. Szabo

“…Additionally, we novelly focus on clusters of somatic symptoms. Methods A sample of predominantly Hispanic/Latinx young adults (n = 214) completed a series of brief validated questionnaires assessing demographics, stressful life events (Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire – revised), somatic symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire – 14), and psychological distress (Patient Health Questionnaire – 4) as part of an online survey. …”
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Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease among Adult Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic at a General Hospital in South Angola by Feliciano Chanana Paquissi, Arminda Bimbi Paquissi Cuvinje, Almeida Bailundo Cuvinje

“…The prevalence of PAD was 42.6%, higher in those aged 60 years and older. More studies, with representative samples, are necessary to clarify PAD prevalence and associated risk factors.…”
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