Stress exacerbates infectivity and pathogenicity of Blastocystis hominis: in vitro and in vivo evidences. by Samudi Chandramathi, Kumar Suresh, Sinnadurai Sivanandam, Umah Rani Kuppusamy

“…We aimed to demonstrate the stress effects towards the susceptibility and pathogenicity of B. hominis infection.<h4>Methods/findings</h4>Three-week-old Wistar rats were divided into four groups: (a)control; (b)stress-induced; (c)B. hominis infected; (d)stress-induced with B. hominis infection; (n = 20 respectively). …”
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Sharing health data for research purposes: results of a population survey in Germany by Caroline Dotter, Sonja Haug, Rainer Schnell, Georgios Raptis, Karsten Weber

“…Most studies are based on subsets defined by specific illnesses. Methods We commissioned a national computer-assisted dual-frame telephone survey (landline and mobile). …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> Evaluation of the Microleakage in Bioflex Crowns Luted with Two Different Cements by Harsh S Baldawa, Mahesh Ramakrishnan

“…Conclusion: RMGIC demonstrated superior resistance to microleakage, making it a more reliable option for luting Bioflex crowns compared to conventional GIC. …”
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College major decision making behavior of urban and rural students under cultural capital impact in China by Congbin Guo, Mengchao Guo, Chenchen Fang, Xiaowei Hao

“…This study investigates the behavioral patterns in educational choices, focusing on the impact of urban-rural background and family cultural capital on college students’ major selection in China. Employing a mixed-methods approach, we analyzed data from a nationwide sample of 19,772 college students across various institution types. …”
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The effect of official competition on blood leucocyte subsets and serum immunoglobulins in male karateka by Abdolhossein Taheri Kalani, Mahmoud Nikseresht

“…Purpose: Psychological stresses induced by competition, can cause immune system alternations, which predisposes the athletes to infectious diseases more than common exercises. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of official sports competition on leucocyte, and subsets counts, immunoglobulin A (IgA), G (IgG), and cortisol levels in male karatekas.Methods: Ten male karatekas (aged: 22.9±2.6 yr, height 176.4±8.3 cm, and body mass index 21.2±1.5 kg/m2), acceded to final competition of Ilam province, were selected. …”
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The Use of Hypnotics and Mortality--A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study. by Tzuo-Yun Lan, Ya-Fang Zeng, Gau-Jun Tang, Hui-Chuan Kao, Hsien-Jane Chiu, Tsuo-Hung Lan, Hsiao-Feng Ho

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted this retrospective cohort study using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan. …”
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Pregabalin and gabapentin for chronic low back pain without radiculopathy: a systematic review by Rafael Trindade Tatit, Arthur Werner Poetscher, Carlos Augusto Cardim de Oliveira

“…Conclusion Quality information to support the use of pregabalin or gabapentin in the treatment of CLBP without radiculopathy or neuropathy is lacking, although results may suggest gabapentin as a viable option. More data is needed to fill this current gap in knowledge.…”
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Solicitude toward artificial intelligence among health care providers and its relation to their patient’s safety culture in Saudi Arabia by Hamda Ahmed Mohamed Eldesoky, DaifAllah AlThubaity, Abeer Yahia Mahdy Shalby, Fatma Abdelaziz Mohammed

“…A non-probability, convenient sample of 238 healthcare providers comprising physicians, nurses, and technicians working at Najran University Hospital was included in the study. …”
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Intestinal parasitic infection as an associated risk factor for severe acute malnutrition in rural children in age group 6m-5 yrs of Raipur district: A case control study by Pranab Kumar Das, Tushar Bharat Jagzape, Archana Wankhede, Anil Kumar Goel

“…Yet the number of children found infected with parasitic infection which were more in the cases group. However, parasitic infection as an independent risk factor for SAM could not be established. …”
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Effectiveness of Calcium Hydroxide and Gingerols Mixture as a Novel Obturation Material for Infected Root in Primary Teeth: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Fathi A. Qasem, Salwa M. Awad, Rizk A. Elagamy

“…The sample was randomly divided into two groups depending on the tested obturation material: Ginge-Cal group and the Metapex group. …”
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Evolution of drug therapy for classical Hodgkin lymphoma by N. Y. Samaneva, I. B. Lysenko, N. V. Nikolaeva, E. A. Kapuza, I. A. Kamaeva, Y. S. Gaysultanova, A. V. Tishina, T. F. Pushkareva

“…All these discoveries changed the understanding of the Hodgkin's lymphoma pathogenesis, and were important for the development of new methods of treatment. The history of therapy begins on the cusp of the 19th and 20th centuries. …”
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An Innovative Green Dust Suppressant for Dry Climate Mining Areas in a Copper–Nickel Mine: Integration of Moisture Retention and Erosion Resistance by Zijun Li, Zhe Zhou, Yu Xu, Yin Chen

“…While dust suppressants are more efficient than the commonly used sprinkling methods in mines, traditional single-function dust suppressants are inadequate for the complex application environment of mine ramps. …”
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Depression Prevalence in Neuropathic Pain and Its Impact on the Quality of Life by Farah Cherif, Hela G. Zouari, Wissal Cherif, Monia Hadded, Majda Cheour, Rahma Damak

“…Patients with high DN4 scores were significantly more depressed (p=0.025). A significantly positive association was found between the depression score and the pain intensity (p=0.001, r = 0.41). …”
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Parents’ sports-related behaviors, self-concept of ability, interest and organized after-school sports activities participation among Chinese elementary school children by Chuantong Jiang, Norsilawati Abdul Razak, Nelfianty Mohd Rasyid, Hui Cheng

“…BackgroundGrounded in Expectancy-Value Theory, this study investigated how parents’ sports-related socialization behaviors in the family context influence their children’s participation in organized after-school sports activities. More precisely, the research analyzed the mediating effect of self-concept of ability and interest in the relationship between parents’ sports-related socialization behaviors and children’s participation in organized after-school sports activities.MethodsThe research sample was derived from elementary schoolchildren in the 5th and 6th grades in urban areas of Zhaoqing, China. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in the Volta Region of Ghana. by Selassie Ameke, Prince Asare, Samuel Yaw Aboagye, Isaac Darko Otchere, Stephen Osei-Wusu, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Adwoa Asante-Poku

“…<h4>Aim</h4>This study sought to determine the population structure of clinical MTBC isolates from the Volta Region of Ghana.<h4>Methods</h4>The MTBC isolates obtained from collected sputum samples were identified by PCR detecting of IS6110 and genotyped using spoligotyping. …”
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The prevalence and determinants of food neophobia among adolescents and young adults in Zimbabwe by ST Dzvukamanja, P Chopera, TM Matsungo

“…The survey comprised a demographic section followed by a standard Food Neophobia Scale (FNS) questionnaire and a standard willingness to eat questionnaire. Results: The sample size was 537 participants with the majority being females (63 %). …”
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Global research trends in the intestinal microflora and depression: bibliometrics and visual analysis by Qian Xu, Qingwei Xiang, Zihu Tan, Qiong Yang, Qiong Yang

“…While some studies suggest a possible link between these factors, the field remains in its early stages of development, and there are notable methodological and sample size limitations.PurposeThis study aims to systematically summarize the knowledge systems, research hotspots, and development trends related to intestinal microflora within the context of depression research.MethodsThis study conducted a search for publications related to intestinal microflora and depression in the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) prior to August 6, 2024. …”
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Relationship between chronic endometritis and fallopian tube obstruction and its influence on pregnancy outcome after fallopian tubal recanalization by Yu Sun, Dongyan Li, Shuaihong Zhao, Mukun Yang, Guangxia Cui, Wenpei Bai

“…Endometrial samples were collected during surgery for CD138 immunohistochemistry staining for the diagnosis of CE. …”
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Risk Assessment on Organochlorine Pesticides in Agricultural Soils of Eastern City, China by Shaoting Chen, Hongmei Wang, Ruiming Han

“…Our findings strengthen the view that although OCPs have been banned for a long time, the ecological risks of residuals in the soil remain a concern, and more effective control methods should be used to mitigate them.…”
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Health Care Professionals’ Perspectives on Technology Use in Urinary Care: Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study by Nicole Zhang, Ni Zhang, Yun Wang, Rachel Wong, Kaylin Ma

“…A structured survey questionnaire was administered online to a sample of 256 health care professionals recruited through social media and personal networks. …”
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