Assessment of a workplace training intervention targeting bullying and mental health for construction industry apprentices: a three-pillared approach by Victoria Ross, Allison Waters, Rachmania Wardhani, Nicholas Thompson, Josh Waddington, Justin Geange, Kyra Hamilton

“…Data was collected from a sample of 927 construction workers (95 apprentices, 89 supervisors and 743 general trade workers). …”
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Predictive instrument for rupture of intracranial aneurysms in patients from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba by Jorge Félix Companioni Rosildo, Gretel Mosquera Betancourt, Carlos Rafael Sebrango Rodríguez, Juan Carlos Lage Barroso

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to develop a predictive instrument for incidental intracranial aneurysm rupture.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a sample of 152 patients diagnosed by computed tomography angiography of ruptured (n=138) and unruptured (n=22) saccular intracranial aneurysms was included. …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on Dental Match residency applicant statistics in the United States of America: a cross sectional analysis by Vinayak M. Joshi, Eswar Kandaswamy, Sivaraman Prakasam, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Andrew G. Chapple

“…Important trends were evaluated and summarized using graphs, descriptive statistics, and two sample tests for proportions (chi-square test) comparing different pairs of years. …”
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Influences of gestational diabetes mellitus on the changes in the vaginal microbiota from antepartum to postpartum by Ying Liao, Ting Liu, Xinfang Zeng, Bin Xiao, Meiqun Xiao, Yuanfang Zhu, Qiying Song

“…The abundance of Lactobacillus decreased obviously after delivery, especially in the GDM group, showing a more severe imbalance of the vaginal microbiota. …”
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The double-edged scalpel: Experiences and perceptions of pregnancy and parenthood during Canadian surgical residency training. by Mikaela J Peters, Alissa W Zhang, Darren M Roffey, Kelly A Lefaivre

“…The protracted length of surgical residency training, concerns regarding infertility, and increased rates of obstetrical complications have been shown to contribute to the disproportionate lack of females in surgical specialties.<h4>Methods</h4>A novel online survey was sent to all surgical residents in Canada. …”
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The 1936 D.I. Kazantsev’s Report and its Significance in the History of Horticulture in the Middle Urals by T. N. Slepneva, О. А. Kiseleva, G. V. Korolenko

“…Kazantsev’s Fruit Garden which has existed for more than a century. The published report “My Work, Observations and Achievements for the Year 1936” is written with the author’s characteristic pedantry and gives an idea of the popular trends and practical methods of gardening in the early 1930s Sverdlovsk. …”
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The impact of vitamin D on clinical parameters and bone turnover biomarkers in ligature-induced periodontitis: An experimental study in rats by Muhammad Hilmi Zainal, Faizal Hafez Hidayat, Fouad H. Al Bayaty

“…Results: Groups that were made VD exhibited a more significant amount of clinical attachment loss (1.05 ± 0.50 mm) compared to the CG (0.83 ± 0.14 mm) and VS group (0.60 ± 0.13 mm), showing significant differences (p < 0.05). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Microbial Growth in Raw and Pasteurized Cow and Camel Milk During Chilled Storage by Mohammed Aladhadh, Emad M. Abdallah

“…The current study aimed to evaluate microbial changes in pasteurized camel and cow milk using culture-based methods. We examined bacterial growth in raw and pasteurized camel and cow milk during 17 days of refrigerated storage at 4 °C. …”
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Boda-boda Business Activity and Socioeconomic Transformation in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Marus, Eton, Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…Limitation: The study employed a descriptive survey design on motorbike riders in Kitemu Ward, which might hinder generalization of the study findings. Thus, more studies need to be conducted using different research designs on a larger sample of boda-boda stages in Wakiso. …”
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Patient Reported Outcome Measures in cancer care: a hybrid effectiveness-Implementation trial to optimise Symptom control and health service Experience (PROMISE)–protocol for a ran... by David Wyld, Afaf Girgis, Elizabeth Miller, Penelope M Webb, Gunter Hartel, Karen Martin, Rahul Ladwa, Melissa Eastgate, Suzanne O’Brien, Sabe Sabesan, Raymond J Chan, Amy Brown, Robert Mason, Mark B Pinkham, Bena Brown, Louisa G Collins, Fiona Crawford Williams, Kerrie Doupain, Vicki Fennelly, Peter McGuire, Rebecca Packer, Jasotha Sanmugarajah, Georgia Slapp, Doreen Tapsall, Jeanie White, Laurelie R Wishart

“…PROM scores can be tracked over time allowing more timely identification of problems and more appropriate intervention. …”
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Study protocol for a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial on ASA therapy for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, NSAID-exacerbated respiratory dis... by Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Annina Lyly, Annina Lyly, Viljami Salmi, Viljami Salmi, Mikko Nuutinen, Mikko Nuutinen, Michael Kilpiö, Michael Kilpiö, Tanzeela Hanif, Tanzeela Hanif, Tanzeela Hanif, Mikko Niemi, Mikko Niemi, Mikko Niemi, Anu Laulajainen-Hongisto, Lena Hafrén, Mika Mäkelä, Paula Kauppi, Paula Virkkula, Alma Helevä, Alma Helevä

“…The study explores various outcomes, including reduction in polyp burden, improvement in QoL, treatment-related side effects, and biomarker analyses derived from nasal swabs, blood, and urine samples.MethodsAirGOs Medical is an investigator-initiated RDBCT conducted at Helsinki University Hospital. …”
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Effects of short-term high-intensity exercise on oxidative stress and antioxidant levels in healthy young males by Slamet Raharjo, Mustika Fitri, Mahmud Yunus, Sandey Tantra Paramitha, Septian Williyanto, Nor Eeza Zainal Abidin, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin

“…Data analysis was performed using paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests with a significance level set at 5%. …”
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Sonochemical Effects on Wheat Starch by Sergey A. Bredikhin, Alexander N. Martekha, Vasily V. Toroptsev, Yuliya E. Kaverina, Igor A. Korotkiy

“…The rheological, physical, and textural properties were recorded according to conventional methods before and after the treatment. The ultrasonic treatment caused mechanical damage to the starch, making it more accessible to moisture when heated. …”
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Spectrum of desmosomal gene variations in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy by A. G. Shestak, O. V. Blagova, Yu. A. Lutokhina, S. L. Dzemeshkevich, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…To study the prevalence of desmosomal forms of ARVC and to analyze variations in the PKP2, DSG2, DSP, DSC2 and JUP genes in a sample of Russian patients with ARVC.Material and methods. …”
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Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Measures on Nausea and Vomiting during First Trimester of Pregnancy by Asmaa I. Marak, Mona A. El-Sheikh, Eman M. S. Ahmed

“…Methods: A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was used. …”
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The Effect of Statins on Carotid Intima–Media Thickness and C–Reactive Protein in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta–Analysis by Given Reneilwe Mashaba, Wendy Nokhwezi Phoswa, Kabelo Mokgalaboni

“…Interestingly, this evidence suggests that 20 mg of atorvastatin is more effective in reducing CIMT and CRP. Therefore, we recommend conducting further trials with larger sample sizes and proper methodology for T2DM.…”
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Growth factors and their receptors in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers of different durations by E. Y. Komelyagina, M. B. Antsiferov, E. A. Kogan, N. V. Zharkov

“…Meanwhile, the results obtained will help to expand the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms of the course and outcomes of diabetic foot ulcers at different stages of healing.AIM: To evaluate the level of growth factors and their receptors in non-healing neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers of different duration.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 89 samples of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers were examined. …”
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Prevalence, types, risk factors and clinical correlates of anaemia in older people in a rural Ugandan population. by Joseph O Mugisha, Kathy Baisley, Gershim Asiki, Janet Seeley, Hannah Kuper

“…Blood samples were collected for assessing hemoglobin, serum ferritin, serum vitamin B12, serum folate, C-reactive protein, malaria infection and stool samples for assessment of hookworm infection. …”
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Assessment of Public Stigma, Mental Health Literacy, and Help‐Seeking Intentions Based on Different Dimensions of Obsessive–Compulsive Content: A Study of the Spanish Mental Health... by Antonio Chaves, Sandra Arnáez, Maria Roncero, Gemma García‐Soriano

“…Contamination, doubts/checking, and superstition/symmetry/order OC contents were more frequently identified as OCD, although only around 50% or less of the sample identified the sexual, superstition/symmetry/order, doubts/checking, and religious/blasphemous/immoral OC contents as a mental health problem. …”
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Current Status of Robotic Colorectal Surgery in Australasia: A Questionnaire Survey of Consultant Members of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand by Kenneth N. Buxey, Francis F. Lam, Graham L. Newstead

“…In the future, a substantial reduction in costs is envisaged, as more companies enter the robotic surgery marketplace and competition drives reduction in costs. …”
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