Age at first menstruation and clinical breast cancer screening utilization: insights from the 2021 Côte d'Ivoire demographic and health survey by Joshua Okyere, Castro Ayebeng, Sylvia Ahinee Adjedu, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson

“…A sample of 14,685 women was used for the analysis. …”
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Longitudinal Changes in Fecal Microbiota During Hospitalization in Horses With Different Types of Colic by Clémence Loublier, Marcio Costa, Bernard Taminiau, Laureline Lecoq, Georges Daube, Hélène Amory, Carla Cesarini

“…Seventeen horses survived, and 6 were euthanized. Methods Prospective observational study. Fecal samples were collected on admission (D1), on days 3 (D3) and 5 (D5). …”
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Innovative Approach: Exploring the Efficacy of Red Ginger Infusion Therapy in Hypertension Management by Ni Wayan Sridani, Muh Sabir, Fauzan, Ratna Devi, Adhar Arifuddin, Abd Rahman, A Fahira Nur

“…Conclusion:Red ginger infusion therapy shows promise as a complementary treatment for hypertension, but more comprehensive studies are needed to confirm its long-term benefits. …”
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The development of information infrastructure and technological capabilities used to manage social care and address quality in primary care settings by Anthony M. Provenzano, Faiyaz Syed, Jodyn E. Platt, Gretchen A. Piatt, Mark S. Ackerman, Ayse Buyuktur, Michael S. Klinkman

“…Abstract Background With new payment systems to prompt more sophisticated data activities, primary care practices are developing technological capabilities to manage patient care and information. …”
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War-Induced Disrupted Eating Behaviors in Ukrainian School-Aged Children by Mariia Gulich, Dina Fedorova, Olena Petrenko, Henna Vepsäläinen, Maijaliisa Erkkola

“…We aimed to determine the prevalence of war-induced, stress-related disruptions in the eating behavior of Ukrainian children. Methods: We used a cross-sectional survey to determine stress-related disordered eating behavior among school-aged children under conditions of stress caused by the war in Ukraine. …”
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Effect of an Extended Reality Simulation Intervention on Midwifery Students’ Anxiety: Systematic Review by Clara Pérez de los Cobos Cintas, Nicolas Vuillerme, Guillaume Thomann, Lionel Di Marco

“…The included studies suggest that XR-enhanced training provides a more immersive and controlled learning environment, helping students manage stress and improve procedural confidence. …”
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Clinical and radiographic characteristics of presumptive tuberculosis patients previously treated for tuberculosis in Zambia. by Kondwelani Mateyo, Andrew D Kerkhoff, Ian Dunn, Mutinta S Nteeni, Monde Muyoyeta

“…Sixty-one patients (56%) had radiographic abnormalities suggestive of active TB and such findings were more common among patients with confirmed or possible TB compared to those without TB (93%, 71%, vs. 47%; p = 0.002). …”
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Smartphones and Web 2.0. interventions for weight management by Muhammad K. Khan, Ambreen Liaqat, Ziyad A. Altokhais, Bader A. Alotaibi, Maryam Sadiq, Munazza Rehman, Zeeshan Ahsan Allana, Hasan N. Tahir

“…Subgroup analyses performed to find out the source of heterogeneity revealed that three-arm randomized control trials, studies with larger sample sizes, and interventions lasting around six months showed more consistent and significant effects whereas for sensitivity analysis no significant change in heterogeneity was observed for all parameters. …”
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Consumption patterns and key motivational drivers: an analysis of food behavior in Spanish households by Beatriz Beltrán-de-Miguel, Susana del-Pozo-de-la-Calle, Carmen Cuadrado-Vives, Emma Ruiz-Moreno, Emma Ruiz-Moreno

“…The food groups used by more than 80% of the panelists include cereals and cereal products, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy products, and fruit. …”
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Typological and Floristic Diversity of Fir Stands in the Teberda National Park by Yuliya M. Sablirova, Fatimat A. Tembotova, Rustam Kh. Pshegusov, Nelli L. Tsepkova

“…Geobotanical descriptions have been carried out on visually homogeneous sample plots measuring 30×30 m using standard methods adopted in geobotany and forest inventory. …”
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Specific soil factors drive the differed stochastic assembly of rhizosphere and root endosphere fungal communities in pear trees across different habitats by Yunfeng Liu, Yunfeng Liu, Zhenzhou Wang, Xiang Sun, Xueli He, Yuxing Zhang

“…Soil samples were collected to assess the heterogeneity of the environment surrounding each plant. …”
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Posterior-only fixation in pelvic fractures: Is it sufficient in lateral compression injuries? by Sameer Aggarwal, Sandeep Patel, Lav Mehta, Mohak Kataria, Vishal Kumar, Prasoon Kumar

“…Purpose: Lateral compression (LC) injuries account for more than two-thirds of all pelvic fractures. The goal of surgical treatment is to provide adequate stability and early mobilization. …”
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Presentation, management and outcome of thoracic trauma in a resource-limited environment: A case series by Danielle Benjamin, Patrick Charlorin, Gérald Jonacé, Jude Milcé

“…Increased blood loss associated with poorer patient outcomes highlights the need for more transfusion services and the establishment of standard of care for TT in Haiti.…”
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Efficacy Evaluation of a VR-2332-Based Modified Live Vaccine Against NADC30-like PRRSV in China by Lixin Li, Xiaxia Tong, Jianhong Shu, Huapeng Feng, Yanping Quan, Yulong He

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a VR-2332-based MLV against the NADC30-like PRRSV strain HNjz15. <b>Methods:</b> Forty piglets were randomized into a vaccination group (MLV group), negative control group (NC group), and sentinel group. …”
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Tinnitus and cardiovascular disease: the population-based Tromsø Study (2015–2016) by Laila A Hopstock, Bo Engdahl, Norun Hjertager Krog, Bente Oftedal, Jannike Heyerdahl-Larsen Ausland, Magnar Johnsen

“…This study aimed to examine whether tinnitus is associated with the prevalence of hypertension, myocardial infarction or stroke, in the general adult population.Methods We used data from the seventh survey of the Tromsø Study, a comprehensive population-based health study carried out in 2015–2016. …”
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Impact of iatrogenic alterations on adjacent segment degeneration after lumbar fusion surgery: a systematic review by Moritz Jokeit, Christos Tsagkaris, Franziska C. S. Altorfer, Frédéric Cornaz, Jess G. Snedeker, Mazda Farshad, Jonas Widmer

“…Data extracted encompassed study design, fusion type, sample size, patient age, and incidence of ASDeg and ASDis. …”
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Gender differences in stress intensity and coping strategies among students, future emergency relief specialists by Gačić Jasmina, Jović Slađana J., Terzić Negra S., Cvetković Vladimir M., Terzić Miloš T., Stojanović Dušan G., Stojanović Goran R.

“…The questionnaire also included the sample demographic characteristics – gender, and a year of study. …”
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Spectrum of Pathogenic Variants of the ATP7B Gene and Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in Eastern Eurasian Patient Cohorts with Wilson’s Disease by Mikhail Garbuz, Elena Ovchinnikova, Anna Ovchinnikova, Valeriya Vinokurova, Yulya Aristarkhova, Olga Kuziakova, Mariya Mashurova, Vadim Kumeiko

“…<b>Results</b>: Most common pathogenic variant (48%) in the sample is p.His1069Gln (c.3207C>A), located in exon 14 of the ATP7B gene. …”
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Prompt Response to a Cross-border Plague Outbreak in Zombo District, Minimized Spread, Uganda, March 2019 by Doreen Nsiimire Gonahasa, Bernadette Mirembe Basuta, Sandra Nabatanzi, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda

“…We determined the scope of the outbreak, determined the mode of transmission, and recommended evidence-based control and prevention measures. Methods: A suspected pneumonic plague case was one with two or more of the following signs and symptoms: cough (bloody or wet), chest pain, difficulty in breathing, or fever in a resident of Zombo District during February 1-March 31, 2019. …”
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The impact of expressive writing of deep feelings about labor experiences on postpartum depression: a randomized clinical controlled trial by Sara Mohammadi, Fatemeh Hadizadeh Talasaz, Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh, Jahanshir Tavakolizadeh, Narjes Bahri

“…Conclusion Overall, the results showed that the expression of deep feelings about labor experiences in a virtual social media group of peers does not affect the rate of postpartum depression. More clinical trials with larger sample sizes are needed to draw better conclusions. …”
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