Racialized disparities in pain and pain care among Belgian youth by Ama Kissi, Sean Carey, Dries Debeer, Dimitri M. L. Van Ryckeghem, Dimitri M. L. Van Ryckeghem, Dimitri M. L. Van Ryckeghem, Adam Hirsh, Tine Vervoort

“…Additional research on racialized disparities in pain and pain care among youth using larger and more diverse samples is warranted.…”
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Caring for the elderly: A person-centered segmentation approach for exploring the association between health care needs, mental health care use, and costs in Germany. by Beate Wild, Dirk Heider, Dieter Schellberg, Friederike Böhlen, Ben Schöttker, Dana Clarissa Muhlack, Hans-Helmut König, Joris Slaets

“…In this study, we conducted a segmentation analysis of a large sample of older people based on their bio-psycho-social-needs and functioning. …”
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Combination model for freshness prediction of pork using VIS/NIR hyperspectral imaging with chemometrics by Minwoo Choi, Hye-Jin Kim, Azfar Ismail, Hyun-Jun Kim, Heesang Hong, Ghiseok Kim, Cheorun Jo

“…Objective This study aimed to develop an enhanced model for predicting pork freshness by integrating hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and chemometric analysis Methods A total of 30 Longissimus thoracis samples from three sows were stored under vacuum conditions at 4°C±2°C for 27 days to acquire data. …”
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Identifying Preferred Features of Influenza Vaccination Programs Among Chinese Clinicians Practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine: Discrete Choice Experiment by Liuren Zhang, Linchen Chu, Maria E Sundaram, Yi Zhou, Xiu Sun, Zheng Wei, Chuanxi Fu

“…ObjectiveTo understand preferences for features of influenza vaccination programs and identify the optimal influenza vaccination program among clinicians practicing TCM and Western medicine. MethodsWe conducted a discrete choice experiment with a national sample of 3085 Chinese clinicians from various hospital levels (n=1013 practicing TCM) from January to May 2022. …”
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CO08 | The utility of urine qualitative assessment for direct oral anticoagulants in routine clinical practice

“…Woman were characterized by a more frequent prescription of DOAC for FA than men (p=0.016). …”
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Gluten-Free Bread Enriched with Potato and Cricket Powder: Comparative Study of the Effects of Protein on Physicochemical Properties Bonds and Molecular Interactions by Jakub Królak, Jan Jakub Kucharski, Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski, Klaudia Dudek, Millena Ruszkowska, Paweł Jeżowski, Łukasz Masewicz, Przemysław Siejak, Hanna Maria Baranowska

“…NMR results demonstrated shorter T₁, T₂₁, and T₂₂ times for CP, suggesting reduced water mobility and a denser structure, while PP samples showed higher values, indicating a looser, more hydrated matrix. …”
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Detection of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins using a colorimetric immunosensing tool for food safety control by Ambbar Aballay-González, Sandra Leonardo, Margarita Fernández-Tejedor, Maria Rambla-Alegre, Jorge Diogène, AhlamAl Kharusi, Maximiliano Figueroa, Allisson Astuya-Villalón, Mònica Campàs

“…The presence of PSP toxins in shellfish is currently detected through instrumental analysis methods, which are costly, or more rarely with the mouse bioassay, which is ethically criticized. …”
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Excellent microwave absorption performance of zinc-doped SrFe12O19 hexaferrite and detailed loss mechanism by N.L. Tuyen, N.T. Hue, P.T. Tho, H.N. Toan, C.T.A. Xuan, N.V. Dang, T.A. Ho, N.Q. Tuan, N. Tran

“…In this work, the SrFe12–xZnxO19 (Zn-SrM, x = 0, 0.1, 0.4, and 1.0) samples were fabricated using a combination of ball milling and heat treatment methods, which was simple and low-cost. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of MI Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Amorphous Casein Phosphopeptide Calcium Sulfate) and V Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Tricalcium Phosphate... by Sahar Soleimani, Katayoun Salem, Mahbube Varesi, Niloofar Farmanbar

“…Each crown was sectioned at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and divided into buccal and lingual halves. The samples were randomly assigned to two groups: either the V or the MI varnish group. …”
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Age-related dynamics of predominant methanogenic archaea in the human gut microbiome by Rokhsareh Mohammadzadeh, Alexander Mahnert, Tejus Shinde, Christina Kumpitsch, Viktoria Weinberger, Helena Schmidt, Christine Moissl-Eichinger

“…This study was designed to explore the association of predominant methanogenic archaea within the human gut and aging. Methods Shotgun metagenomic data from the stool samples of young adults (n = 127, Age: 19–59 y), older adults (n = 86, Age: 60–99 y), and centenarians (n = 34, age: 100–109 years) were analyzed. …”
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Focus groups reveal how threat vigilance hinders social needs screening and referrals in the emergency department by Sara G. Bybee, Natalie J. Tedford, Ernest G. Grigorian, Brenda Luther, Jia-Wen Guo, Bob Wong, Lisa Diamond, Andrea S. Wallace

“…Our sample included 32 adults (10 English-speaking and 22 Spanish-speaking). …”
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Association of ERCC2/XPD polymorphisms and the risk of head and neck carcinoma: a systematic review, meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, network analysis, and functional effe... by Mohammad Moslem Imani, Ali Ashabi, Farzad Rezaei, Atefe Saffar Shahroudi, Sadegh Kashkouli, Edris Sadeghi, Masoud Sadeghi

“…Future studies should also aim to minimize the impact of confounding factors and heterogeneity to ensure more accurate results.…”
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Effectiveness and feasibility of family and peer challenge intervention with wearable technology on physical activity among middle schoolers in Utah: A pilot trial by Sunku Kwon, Yang Bai, Youngwon Kim, Ryan D. Burns, Timothy A. Brusseau, Wonwoo Byun

“…Further research with larger samples, longer intervention durations, and refined engagement strategies is required to more accurately evaluate the impact and feasibility of this intervention.…”
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Cytotoxicity of leachate from the final disposal of water treatment plant sludge by Mirella Bianca Gama de Almeida, Amanda Maria Dantas de Jesus, Adriane Xavier de Morais, Renata Falchete do Prado, Fabiana Alves Fiore

“…The study demonstrates that sludge drying methods, disposal type, and climatic seasonality directly influence leachate toxicity, emphasizing the importance of cytotoxic analysis as a complementary tool in environmental waste management. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between serum lactate level and Base Deficit with the prognosis of burns in patients with severe burns by Behzad Zohrevandi, Mahan Azizzade Dobakhshari, Seyyed Mahdi Zia Ziabari, Ehsan Kazemnejhad-Leili, Jafar Saberi, Siamak Rimaz

“…Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether serum lactate levels and base deficit can be used as prognostic tools for mortality among patients with burn injuries. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 389 patients with burns of 20% or more. …”
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Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids by Faezeh Geravand, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Mohsen Montazer, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Leila Azadbakht

“…Further research with larger sample sizes could yield more comprehensive insights.…”
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The role of pulmonary metastasectomy in patients suffering pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with lung metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pengcheng Zhao, Pengcheng Zhao, Qiaoqi Jiang, Kang Xue, Xiaofeng Liu, Bole Tian

“…However, the present study is based on a relatively small number of patients and may include a selection bias. More multi-institutional prospective study is needed to evaluated the clinical value of pulmonary metastasectomy.…”
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Which factors related to apical radiolucency may influence its radiographic detection? A study using CBCT as reference standard by Rocharles Cavalcante Fontenele, Eduarda Helena Leandro Nascimento, Hugo Gaêta-Araujo, Laís Oliveira de Araujo Cardelli, Deborah Queiroz Freitas

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the detection rate of apical radiolucencies in 2-dimensional images using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard, and to determine which factors related to the apical radiolucencies and the teeth could influence its detection.Materials and MethodsThe sample consisted of exams of patients who had panoramic (PAN) and/or periapical (PERI) radiography and CBCT. …”
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Risk factors for severe dental anxiety among medical students by Janković Slobodan M., Aleksić Dragana, Bahtijari Zulfer, Jelić Anica, Klačar Jelena, Kovačević Aleksandra, Mijailović Nataša, Milovanović Olivera, Petrović Aleksandra, Radovanović Ana, Sovrlić Miroslav, Ružić-Zečević Dejana

“…Severe dental anxiety (SDA) is the most severe form of dental anxiety, thus the aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with SDA in students of health-related disciplines. Methods. In this case-control study the cases were students with severe dental anxiety. …”
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Factor V Leiden (R506Q), Prothrombin G20210A, and MTHFR C677T Variants and Thrombophilia in Qatar Biobank Participants: A Case Control Study by Sapha Shibeeb, Nada Al-Rayashi, Nehal Shams, Tameem Hadvan, Ejaife O. Agbani, Atiyeh M. Abdallah

“…<b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to determine the prevalence of three thrombophilia-related genetic variants—factor V Leiden (FVL), prothrombin (F2) G20210A, and MTHFR C677T—in the Qatari population and their associations with self-reported thrombosis. <b>Methods:</b> We analysed samples from 408 Qatari participants [304 controls and 104 with self-reported thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, or ischaemic stroke)] from the Qatar Biobank. …”
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