Sport participation as an educational tool and a means of promoting physical, mental, and social well-being by Francesco Sgrò

“…As a result, there are increasing levels of early dropout from sports, a phenomenon that is becoming more widespread among many boys and girls (Back et al., 2022). …”
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Knowledge of Future Doctors (Senior Students, Interns, Residents) on Breastfeeding: Cross-Sectional Study by Yakov Y. Yakovlev, Farok K. Manerov, Vladimir I. Furtsev, Vladimir A. Shcherbak, Natalya M. Shcherbak, Uri F. Lobanov, Lyudmila V. Ledyaykina, Svetlana V. Garina, Ekaterina A. Surovikina, Tatyana N. Yolkina, Irina L. Alimova, Tatiana A. Pleskachevskaya, Elena V. Popova, Larisa V. Pogorelova, Maria O. Revnova, Irina M. Gaiduk, Alla V. Burlutskaya, Anastasia V. Statova, Anvar A. Jumagaziev, Elena I. Kashirskaya, Sofya A. Tsarkova, Yulia A. Trunova, Nadezhda S. Koltsova, Dmitry V. Pechkurov, Elena P. Lazareva, Elena F. Lukushkina, Irina V. Neufeld, Irina E. Rogozhina, Valeria I. Makarova, Ivan M. Petrov, Sergey P. Sakharov, Elena V. Shevchenko, Zhanna L. Malakhova, Alexander I. Pashov, Yana A. Munkhalova, Vera B. Egorova, Nikolay N. Kaladze, Natalya A. Belykh

“…The ratio of breasted children for more than six months increased from 33 to 40% in the period from 1991 to 2019 according to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service. …”
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Diagnosis of brain death in wistar rats at different levels of death induction [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Noeme Sousa Rocha, Fernanda Barthelson Carvalho de Moura, Gabriela Abreu Botelho, Natália Camargo Faraldo, Fernanda de Freitas Alves Vieira, Ana Beatriz de Souza da Silva, Nadia Yumi Yamamo dos Santos, Paola Alejandra Montenegro Cuellar, Fernando Carmona Dinau, Natália Freitas de Souza, Giovanna Farina Panebianco, Júlia Soares Bodaneze, Rogerio Antonio de Oliveira, Fernanda Zuliani, Nayara Maria Gil Mazzante

“…Samples were taken at specific times based on the group each rat belonged to. …”
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Early Active Exercise Improves MDA, SOD, and GSH Levels without Memory or NO Changes in Wistar Rats by Muhammad Hafiz Zuhdi Fairof, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nur Diyana Anas, Ainaa Husna, Ahmad Muhaimin Che Hasan, Amirul Hafiz Ahmad Abdullah, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Adriyan Pramono, Nor Fadilah Rajab

“…Cognitive performance was assessed using the novel object recognition (NOR) test, while oxidative stress biomarkers, including malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione (GSH) were analyzed from brain tissue samples (hippocampus) following already established methods. …”
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Consistency of triage scores by presenting complaint pre‐ and post‐implementation of a real‐time electronic triage decision support tool by Shelley L. McLeod, Cameron Thompson, Bjug Borgundvaag, Lehana Thabane, Howard Ovens, Steve Scott, Tamer Ahmed, Keerat Grewal, Joy McCarron, Brooke Filsinger, Nicole Mittmann, Andrew Worster, Thomas Agoritsas, Michael Bullard, Gordon Guyatt

“…This study addresses the variability of CTAS score distributions across institutions pre‐ and post‐eCTAS implementation. Methods We used population‐based administrative data from 2016–2018 from all emergency departments (EDs) that had implemented eCTAS for 9 months. …”
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Genetic association of ACE2 rs2285666 (C>T) and rs2106809 (A>G) and susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection among the Ghanaian population by Alexander Owusu Boakye, Alexander Owusu Boakye, Christian Obirikorang, Christian Obirikorang, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, Evans Asamoah Adu, Evans Asamoah Adu, Doris Winter, Eric Ebenezer Boham, Eric Ebenezer Boham, Hakim Alani, Sylvester Kofi Newton, Nana Safi Toure Almoustapha, James Deke, James Deke, Welbeck Odame Dzadey, Louis Adu-Amoah, Louis Adu-Amoah, Sally-Ann Kroduah, Sally-Ann Kroduah, Mary Ama Grant, Gracelyn Asare, Amos Amoako-Adusei, Wibke Loag, Jenny Kettenbeil, Yaw Adu Sarkodie, Ebenezer Oduro-Mensah, Alfred Edwin Yawson, Stephen Apanga, Rose Odotei Adjei, Rose Odotei Adjei, Austin Gideon Adobasom-Anane, Austin Gideon Adobasom-Anane, Eva Lorenz, Eva Lorenz, Aurélia Souares, Aurélia Souares, Oumou Maiga-Ascofaré, Oumou Maiga-Ascofaré, Oumou Maiga-Ascofaré, Jürgen May, Jürgen May, Jürgen May, Nicole S. Struck, Nicole S. Struck, John Humphery Amuasi, John Humphery Amuasi, John Humphery Amuasi, John Humphery Amuasi

“…This study investigated the association between ACE2 SNPs, rs2285666 and rs2106809, and the SARS-CoV-2 infection susceptibility in a Ghanaian population.MethodsGenomic DNA was extracted, using a magnetic bead-based method, from blood samples of a random-subset of 1,334 participants drawn from a two-stage cluster, population-based household cross-sectional SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence survey. …”
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Transition experiences of adolescents and young adults working with a patient navigator by Daniella San Martin-Feeney, Sophie Samborn, Brooke Allemang, Megan Patton, Zoya Punjwani, Ken Pfister, Laurel Ryan, Gregory M.T. Guilcher, Lorraine Hamiwka, Scott Klarenbach, Eddy Lang, Kerry McBrien, Alberto Nettel-Aguirre, Danièle Pacaud, Jorge Pinzon, Shannon D. Scott, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Curtis Perrott, John Andersen, Gail Andrew, Andrew S. Mackie, Susan Samuel, Gina Dimitropoulos

“…A patient navigator (PN) intervention may mitigate transition-related barriers. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted within a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. …”
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Molecular identification of zoonotic taeniids metacestodes in several rodent species trapped in Central Europe by Tomáš Husák, Zuzana Čadková, Ondřej Máca, Ondřej Máca, Marek Kouba, Zdeňka Klimková, Richard Sehnal, Jana Nápravníková, Václava Hrabětová, Ivana Jankovská, Jaroslav Vadlejch, Iva Langrová

“…Further, we also identified co-infection by more metacestode species or haplotypes. No rodent liver samples tested were positive for Echinococcus multilocularis or Hydatigera taeniaeformis sensu stricto, either through morphological or molecular identification methods. …”
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The E3 ubiquitin ligase MARCH2 controls TNF-α mediated inflammation by autoubiquitination by Kiramage Chathuranga, Pramodya Rathnapala, Asela Weerawardhana, Tae-Hwan Kim, Yebin Seong, W. A. Gayan Chathuranga, Ashan Subasinghe, D. K. Haluwana, Nuwan Gamage, Youn Jung Choi, Jae U. Jung, Jong-Soo Lee

“…Susceptibility to DSS-induced experimental colitis was determined by various methods, including Swiss roll assay and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran treatment, respectively. …”
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Progression of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer analyzed by serial biopsy RT-QuIC and immunohistochemistry. by Davin M Henderson, Nathaniel D Denkers, Clare E Hoover, Erin E McNulty, Sarah K Cooper, Lauren A Bracchi, Candace K Mathiason, Edward A Hoover

“…In recent years, in vitro amplification assays have been developed that can detect CWD prion seeding activity in tissues, excreta, and body fluids of affected cervids. These methods potentially offer earlier and more facile detection of CWD, both pre- and post-mortem. …”
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Psychological Profiles in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease: Distinct Emotional and Behavioral Patterns by Antonio Maria D’Onofrio, Eleonora Maggio, Valentina Milo, Gaspare Filippo Ferrajoli, Daniele Ferrarese, Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo, Massimiliano Luciani, Antonio Gasbarrini, Gabriele Sani, Franco Scaldaferri, Rosaria Calia, Giovanni Camardese

“…<b>Methods</b>: We enrolled 29 (44.61%) UC patients and 36 (55.39%) CD patients, all aged 18 years or older. …”
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Ruminococcus gnavus and Biofilm Markers in Feces From Primary Bile Acid Diarrhea Patients Indicate New Disease Mechanisms and Potential for Diagnostic Testing by Evette B.M. Hillman, Danielle Carson, Julian R.F. Walters, Martin Fritzsche, Ryan Mate, Katie E. Chappell, Elena Chekmeneva, Maria Gomez Romero, Stephen J. Lewis, Sjoerd Rijpkema, Elizabeth M.H. Wellington, Ramesh Arasaradnam, Gregory C.A. Amos

“…This study aimed to investigate fecal changes in well-defined subjects. Methods: Fecal samples were compared in BAD patients (n = 26), diagnosed by SeHCAT testing, and healthy controls (n = 21). …”
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Real-world clinical insights and aqueous humor biomarker analysis of diabetic macular edema subtypes classified by OCT following intravitreal injections by Liangzhang Tan, Shoukuan Liu, Wenrui Linghu, Yifeng Ke, Yongtao Li, Emmanuel Eric Pazo, Xinjun Ren

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to observe the morphological changes and visual outcomes in diabetic macular edema (DME) subtypes based on optical coherence tomography classification following intravitreal injection. Methods Ninety-four eyes from seventy-eight patients were enrolled between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2023. …”
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Reaction time variations in normal aging and elderly MCI patients under various cognitive load conditions by Yanfei Zhu, Yanfei Zhu, Zhuoming Chen, Zhengkun Shi, Zhengkun Shi, Junyi Chen, Junyi Chen, Qiankun Zuo, Qiankun Zuo, Zhi Yang, Wenjing Zhang, Wanting Li, Siyu Lu, Siyuan Peng, Lei Gou

“…ObjectivesTo compare reaction time parameters and accuracy rates between cognitively normal older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) during the Stroop Color-Word Test, and to investigate how cognitive load modulates performance in MCI.MethodsSpeech audio samples (n = 1,920) were collected from 10 cognitively normal older adults and 10 MCI patients during Stroop task execution. …”
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Anatomical Variants in Pancreatic Irrigation and Their Clinical Considerations for the Pancreatic Approach and Surrounding Structures: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Juan José Valenzuela-Fuenzalida, Camila Ignacia Núñez-Castro, Valeria Belén Morán-Durán, Pablo Nova-Baeza, Mathias Orellana-Donoso, Alejandra Suazo-Santibáñez, Alvaro Becerra-Farfan, Gustavo Oyanedel-Amaro, Alejandro Bruna-Mejias, Guinevere Granite, Daniel Casanova-Martinez, Juan Sanchis-Gimeno

“…To enhance outcomes, it is recommended to develop more accurate imaging tools for pre-surgical analysis, necessitating ongoing research in this area.…”
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Analysis of influencing factors for primary membranous nephropathy complicated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and establishment of a nomogram prediction model by Mirixiatijiang· Maimaiti, Zhu Guo-qiang, Su Ming-jie, Halinuer· Shadekejiang, Zhang Xue-qin, Lu Chen

“…The Mann-Whitney U test and independent-sample t test were used to screen influencing factors for ASCVD in PMN patients. …”
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Chronic coronary artery disease: aspects of recording and coding in clinical practice (results of a survey of physicians) by I. V. Samorodskaya, R. N. Shepel, E. P. Kakorina, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the opinion of doctors about the applicability, frequency and criteria for practical use of codes of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) from the group of chronic coronary artery disease (CAD) — I25.0, I25.1, I25.8, I25.9.Material and methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the period from February 27, 2024 to March 11, 2024 on a continuous sample of medical workers who agreed to participate in an anonymous survey as respondents. …”
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Two strategies for the delivery of IPTc in an area of seasonal malaria transmission in the Gambia: a randomised controlled trial. by Kalifa A Bojang, Francis Akor, Lesong Conteh, Emily Webb, Ousman Bittaye, David J Conway, Momodou Jasseh, Virginia Wiseman, Paul J Milligan, Brian Greenwood

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In this setting in The Gambia, delivery of IPTc to children 6 years of age and under by VHWs is more effective and less costly than delivery through RCH trekking clinics.…”
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Sjögren’s syndrome is associated with a reduction in the surface area of the right caudal anterior cingulate gyrus by Ping Wang, Yunpeng Tai, Xiaofang Zhu, Xinyi Wan, An Sun, Jiajia Wang, Hui Cheng, Jingwei Hong, Yi Zhang, Xiaobing Wang

“…The relationship between cerebral cortex structure and neurological pathologies is well-documented, yet the impact of SS on cerebral cortex structure remains unclear. Methods A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted using four single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with SS. …”
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the GoActive intervention to increase physical activity among UK adolescents: A cluster randomised controlled trial. by Kirsten Corder, Stephen J Sharp, Stephanie T Jong, Campbell Foubister, Helen Elizabeth Brown, Emma K Wells, Sofie M Armitage, Caroline H D Croxson, Anna Vignoles, Paul O Wilkinson, Edward C F Wilson, Esther M F van Sluijs

“…The main methodological limitation of this study was the relatively affluent and ethnically homogeneous sample.<h4>Conclusions</h4>In this study, we observed that a rigorously developed school-based intervention was no more effective than standard school practice at preventing declines in adolescent physical activity. …”
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