Survival after Curative Treatment for Colon Cancer in Patients Younger than 50 Years of Age Showing a Different Outcome to the Prevailing Literature by Ibrahim H. Ozata

“…Of 178 patients, 74.3% had left-sided tumors. Sample Size: One hundred and seventy-eight patients. …”
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Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR. by Vilayouth Phimolsannousith, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Padthana Kiedsathid, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A Ashley, Audrey Dubot-Pérès

“…We evaluated direct RT-qPCR using Luna Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR kit (Luna RT-qPCR) for the detection of DENV in sera.<h4>Methods</h4>Luna RT-qPCR conditions were optimized using DENV2 isolates. …”
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A serological household survey on social determinants of the generalized HIV epidemic in southern Brazil by Eliana Wendland, Bruna Angelo Vieira, Gustavo Eidt, Maria Letícia Rodrigues Ikeda, Flávia Moreno Alves de Souza, Maiko Luis Tonini, Pâmela Cristina Gaspar, Ronaldo Campos Hallal, Fábio Moherdaui, Gerson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Augusto Bacelo Bidinotto

“…Abstract This study explores HIV prevalence and its social determinants in the southernmost state in Brazil, where the HIV epidemic has historically been more severe. A population-based serological household survey was conducted in 56 sampled municipalities between 2020 and 2022. …”
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Role of Laser Etching on Shear Bond Strength between Recast Nickel-Chromium Alloy and Dental Ceramic: An Experimental Study by Janardanan Sriman, Ahila Singaravel Chidembaranathan, Muthukumar Balasubramanium

“…The samples were divided into four groups based on the surface treatment applied. …”
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Child abuse and experiences of discrimination are linked to fear of childbirth among younger patients in the US: a cohort study by Natacha M. De Genna, Rachel P. Kolko Conlon, Meredith Spada, Priya Gopalan

“…The purpose of this study is to examine FoC in a US sample of pregnant adolescents and young adults. Methods We surveyed FoC as part of a prospective cohort study focused on pregnant people ages 14–21 (n = 147). …”
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Relevance of self-rated health level and mental health in Korean adolescents by Yunjeong Kim, Joohee Shim

“…By examining the relationship between self-assessed health and mental-health issues, such as anxiety and depression, this study sought to inform strategies for enhancing health education and school-based interventions.MethodsSecondary data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed, with a sample comprising 418 middle and high school students. …”
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Risk factors for soil-transmitted helminth infections during the first 3 years of life in the tropics; findings from a birth cohort. by Stefanie K Menzies, Alejandro Rodriguez, Martha Chico, Carlos Sandoval, Nely Broncano, Irene Guadalupe, Philip J Cooper

“…To investigate risk factors for infection in early childhood, we analysed data prospectively collected in the ECUAVIDA birth cohort in Ecuador.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Children were recruited at birth and followed up to 3 years of age with periodic collection of stool samples that were examined microscopically for STH parasites. …”
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Chatbot -assisted self-assessment (CASA): Co-designing an AI -powered behaviour change intervention for ethnic minorities. by Tom Nadarzynski, Nicky Knights, Deborah Husbands, Cynthia Graham, Carrie D Llewellyn, Tom Buchanan, Ian Montgomery, Alejandra Soruco Rodriguez, Chimeremumma Ogueri, Nidhi Singh, Evan Rouse, Olabisi Oyebode, Ankit Das, Grace Paydon, Gurpreet Lall, Anathoth Bulukungu, Nur Yanyali, Alexandra Stefan, Damien Ridge

“…We aimed to explore design principles of a chatbot-assisted culturally sensitive self-assessment intervention based on the disclosure of health-related information.<h4>Methods</h4>In 2022, an online survey was conducted among an ethnically diverse UK sample (N = 1,287) to identify the level and type of health-related information disclosure to sexual health chatbots, and reactions to chatbots' risk appraisal. …”
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Automatic Paddy Planthopper Detection and Counting Using Faster R-CNN by Siti Khairunniza-Bejo, Mohd Firdaus Ibrahim, Marsyita Hanafi, Mahirah Jahari, Fathinul Syahir Ahmad Saad, Mohammad Aufa Mhd Bookeri

“…Most of the available automated counting methods are limited to populations of a small density and often do not consider those with a high density, which require more complex solutions due to overlapping objects. …”
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Determination of salt contents of bread types and estimation of salt intake from bread in Lebanon. by Nathalie Barakat, Ammar Olabi, Lara Nasreddine, Hussain Ismaeel, Samer Kharroubi, Layal Abou Jaoude, Mona Zeidan, Caroline Rajeh, Imad Toufeili

“…<h4>Aims</h4>This work aims to determine the salt levels of bread marketed in Lebanon, bread consumption by the Lebanese population, and the bread's contribution to daily salt intake.<h4>Methods</h4>One hundred and sixty-two samples of the breads consumed in Lebanon were collected from 45 bakeries, and their salt levels were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. …”
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Tuberculosis risk factors in South Africa, 2008 to 2017: A Generalised Estimating Equations approach by Hilda Dhlakama, Siaka Lougue, Henry Godwell Mwambi

“…The inequalities in socioeconomic status in South Africa caused the poor to be more at risk of tuberculosis over time from 2008 to 2017.  …”
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Species Composition, Genetic Structure, and Pathogen Prevalence in Tick Populations in Guangxi, China by Na Jiang, Haoqiang Tian, Chunfu Li, Rui Ma, Mengyun Liu, Shurong Wang, Qingan Zhou, Xiankai Wei, Juanmei Mo, Zimei Chen, Zhaoan Sheng, Lei Duan, Lu He, Peng Song, Jiahui Sun, Jian Li, Wei Hu, Xinyu Feng

“…Future research should include the collection of free questing ticks and metagenomic approaches to provide a more comprehensive understanding of pathogen risk in the region.…”
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Assessment of Some Physical Properties of 3D-Printed Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Modified with Styrene Butadiene Monomer: An in Vitro Study by Razan Burhanuldeen Almeerani, Raid Fahim Salman

“…Shortcomings were present in this respect therefore, this study added styrene butadiene monomer to aforementioned material to develop an experimental material and compare its physical properties to conventional and computer-aided design-manufacturing materials. Methods: An in vitro study done in College of Mechanical Engineering from September 2022 to March 2023, four types of temporary crown and bridge materials were utilized, group 1: GC Temp PRINT, group 2: GC Temp PRINTTM with the addition of styrene butadiene monomer (experimental material), group 3: TEMPSMART® GC, group 4: ERAYLAR (poly methyl methacrylate) bloc, 20 samples were produced per group, and tested for flexural strength and fracture toughness to evaluate the physical properties of the materials objectively. …”
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Self-rated health among older adults in two fast ageing European countries: Evidence from Italy and Serbia by Piumatti Giovanni, Lietz Francesco, Marinković Jelena, Bjegović-Mikanović Vesna

“…The logistic regressions showed that Serbs reported poor–SRH significantly more often than Italians. Moreover, gender, education level, chronic diseases, and daily life limitations resulted as significant predictors of SRH in both national samples. …”
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Water quality index and human health risk assessment for heavy metals in groundwater of Bedkot Municipality, Kanchanpur, Nepal: A cross-sectional study by Sagar Hamal, Richa Bist, Bhaskar Pant, Bikash Adhikari

“…Twenty-three shallow TWs water samples (urban:10, semi-urban:6, and rural:7) were analyzed for physiochemical parameters (pH, temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, calcium, ammonium, nitrate, total iron (Fe), and total arsenic (As)), following standard methods and assessed using the water quality index (WQI) and USEPA’s human health risk assessment (HHRA). …”
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Total and soluble fluoride concentration present in various commercial brands of children toothpastes available in Saudi Arabia – A pilot study by Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, Khalifa Sulaiman Al-Khalifa, Khalid Alhooshani

“…Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to perform chemical analysis and investigate the total and soluble fluoride concentrations in various brands of children toothpastes. Materials and methods: Three samples of five different commercial brands of children toothpastes were collected and divided into five groups; group A – Biorepair Oral Care toothpaste containing no fluoride (control), group B – Signal Kids Strawberry toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, group C – Aquafresh Milk Teeth toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, group D – Aquafresh Little Teeth toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, and group E – Siwak F Junior having 400 ppm F. …”
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Association between VEGF gene polymorphisms and breast cancer risk by Hala Osman, Mozan Hassan, Mohamed Alfaki, Ghada Haj-Ali

“…Advancing early detection and prevention methods is vital, particularly for underrepresented populations. …”
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Hand washing in operating room: a procedural comparison by Alessia Stilo, Gianmarco Troiano, Lucia Melcarne, Maria Eufemia Gioffrè, Nicola Nante, Gabriella Messina, Pasqualina Laganà

“…Therefore, hand hygiene must be part of a more complex strategy of surveillance and control of nosocomial infections…”
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Preliminary Study to Understand the Role of Gut Microbiota in Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon (CSFP) by Tayfun Gurol, Tayyip Karaman, Yesim Gurol, Osman Ugur Sezerman, Sinem Oktem Okullu

“…Given the emerging role of gut microbiome in cardiovascular diseases, this study investigates the microbial composition associated with CSFP. <b>Methods:</b> Stool samples were collected from patients diagnosed with CSFP and healthy control individuals. …”
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To the problem of significance of the parameter «peak height velocity» in puberty as the biomarker of chronobiological status of the population in growth studies by Fedotova Tatiana K., Gorbacheva Anna K.

“…The significance of peak height velocity (PHV) in screening studies of children and adolescents as the biomarker of the chronobiological status of the population is in the focus of the study. Material and methods. The analysis embraces a significant specter of samples (N=37, literary data), including different ethnoterritorial groups of Russia and former USSR, examined through the vast historical period of second half of XX century – beginning of the XXI century. …”
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