Role of emotional control on anxiety and stress among cancer patients by Robert Jan Łuczyk, Kamil Sikora, Agnieszka Bodio, Marta Łuczyk, Monika Baryła‐Matejczuk, Agnieszka Wawryniuk, Katarzyna Sawicka, Agnieszka Zwolak

“…In line with the adopted aim, emotional issues are the chosen area of exploration in this article. Methods The study included 102 patients. The differences between the patients' results according to various scales and the results produced by the validation group data were examined using one‐sample t‐tests. …”
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Distribution of different plant life forms on tropical islands: patterns and underlying mechanisms by Chengfeng Yang, Jingyan Zhao, Shengzhuo Huang, Shurong Zhou, Yikang Cheng

“…., trees and shrubs) on tropical islands in the South China Sea.MethodsWe surveyed woody plants and collected soil samples from 20 tropical islands in the South China Sea, analyzing how island area, isolation, climate and soil factors influence plant communities across different life forms (trees vs. shrubs).ResultsThe results indicate that species richness increases with island area and decreases with isolation, which aligns with the classic predictions of island biogeography. …”
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Population characteristics, prescription patterns and glycemic control of users of flash glucose monitoring systems in Brazil: a real-world evidence study by Karla Santo, Josué Nieri, Karine Risério, Karla F. S. Melo

“…Compared to BGM, fCGM users were significantly younger, had a higher proportion of males, resided more frequently in the Southeast region of Brazil, had a lower BMI, a longer time since diagnosis, and used Glic™ platform more frequently. fCGM users were prescribed significantly more ultra-long and ultra-rapid acting insulins as their basal and bolus insulin, respectively, and less oral anti-diabetics drugs compared to BGM users. …”
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Comparison of Motor Skills and Postures of Elite Male Teenage Volleyball and Basketball Players by Ali Fatahi, Behshad Panjehzadeh, Zahrah Koreli, Haniyeh Zehtab Asghari

“…Therefore, it seems necessary to pay more attention to athletes’ training programs to improve their motor skills and physical condition. …”
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Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment and Wearable Activity Tracking in Pediatric Depression: Cohort Study by Jimena Unzueta Saavedra, Emma A Deaso, Margot Austin, Laura Cadavid, Rachel Kraff, Emma E M Knowles

“…Future studies should validate these findings in larger, more diverse samples. Clinically, EMA and wearable tracking may enhance routine assessments and inform personalized interventions by capturing symptom variability and external influences in real time.…”
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Postural Differences in Speaking Versus Non-Speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Marta Będziechowska-Czyżewska, Roksana Malak, Mateusz Romanowski, Mirosław Andrusiewicz, Włodzimierz Samborski, Ewa Baum

“…<b>Results:</b> The study observed a tendency for speaking children to deviate more from normative body posture. They presented shoulder protraction more often, increased lumbar lordosis angle, and anterior pelvic tilt. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance situation of E. coli isolated from pig farm environment in Western Thailand by Ms Yonlayong Woonwong, Ms Nayika Pinniam, Mr Manakorn Sukmak, Ms Praphaphan Krajanglikit, Ms Kamonrat Sonthong, Ms Suporn Thongyuan, Mr Phitsanu Tulayakul, Miss Chalalai Rueanghiran

“…In this study we assessed the antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli isolated from pig farm waste (feces and wastewater) in Thailand. Methods &amp; Materials: Feces and wastewater samples were collected 4 times from nursery to finishing phase (at the age of 6, 10, 20 and 26 weeks). …”
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A Microflow Chip Technique for Monitoring Platelets in Late Pregnancy: A Possible Risk Factor for Thrombosis by He C, Ma H, Zhang T, Liu Y, Zhang C, Deng S

“…The degree of aggregation at 4000s− 1 was more evident, but the stability of platelet aggregates was low. …”
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Do academics in the boardroom create value for firms? by Taufiq Arifin, Aldy Fariz Achsanta, Irwan Trinugroho

“…Moreover, this study also examined the monitoring role of academics as independent directors in reducing investment inefficiency. Research Design & Methods: This study used Indonesian non-financial listed firms covering the years 2007 through 2016 as our sample. …”
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Comparisons of risk factors and outcomes between abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease: a case-control study by Ian Beeton, Jay Acharya, Bengisu Kesin Meric, James Hobden, Tahir Ali, Thang S. Han

“…Myocardial infarct was more prevalent in AAA, and diabetes more in PAD, whilst atrial fibrillation, stroke, congestive heart failure and hypertension did not differ between groups. …”
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Arterial hypertension and COVID-19 in Arctic rotating shift work: the impact of chronostructure disruptions on circadian blood pressure rhythm in relation to echocardiographic para... by Nina P. Shurkevich, Aleksandr S. Vetoshkin, Maria A. Kareva, Denis G. Gubin

“…This study investigated the effects of chronostructure disruptions on circadian blood pressure (BP) rhythms and their association with echocardiographic parameters in men with arterial hypertension (AH) who contracted COVID-19 while engaged in rotating shift work in the Arctic. Methods – A random sample of 166 men with arterial hypertension (AH) was selected from the medical records database of patients treated at the hospital of the Medical Unit of Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg LLC in Yamburg (Nadymsky District, Russia, 68° 21’ 40” N) between June 2020 and March 2021. …”
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata by Markqayne Ray, Elyse Swallow, Kavita Gandhi, Christopher Carley, Vanja Sikirica, Travis Wang, Nicolae Done, James Signorovitch, Arash Mostaghimi

“…The greater burden was driven by more frequent outpatient visits, and higher payer medical and pharmacy costs in comparison with controls. …”
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Following the issue-attention cycle of North Atlantic right whale science, conservation, and policy in six US newspapers: 2023 and 2024 by Marcus Reamer, Elise Rivera

“…NARW science, conservation, and policy may continue to receive media attention even in the later stage of the IAC, though it is likely that communicators may experience more editorial resistance and policy change and organizational action will be more difficult to achieve. …”
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OSH risk management policies between North America and Southeast Asia—a comparative review by Arjun Kathayat, Arjun Kathayat, Mohd Rafee Baharudin, Wilson Wui Siang Lee, Wilson Wui Siang Lee, Mohd Zahirasri Mohd Tohir

“…However, there are ongoing debates about which type of OSH policies will be more effective. Furthermore, there is limited or no knowledge in the literature on the comparative analysis of OSH risk management policies between North America (Saskatchewan, Canada, and the USA) and Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand).MethodsThis review employed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) to ensure the eligibility of included regional OSH policies and employed the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) framework to develop search questions. …”
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Radiotherapy-immunity lncRNA model predicts lung adenocarcinoma prognosis and treatment outcome and distinguishes between hot and cold tumors by Lingfan Xiong, Jing Guo, Jingjun Lv, Wenhao Guo, Tingting Qiu

“…However, those in the high-risk group were more sensitive to chemotherapy, targeted drugs and also more sensitive to immunotherapy drugs. …”
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Design and maintenance of community-based cohorts in sub-Saharan Africa: a longitudinal evaluation of participant attrition in SchistoTrack by Christin Puthur, Betty Nabatte, Benjamin Tinkitina, Narcis B Kabatereine, Goylette F Chami

“…Older individuals were less likely (OR 0.987, 95% CI 0.983 to 0.991), whereas more educated individuals were more likely to be lost to follow-up (OR 1.086, 95% CI 1.057 to 1.117). …”
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Towards a comprehensive understanding of medical conditions among medical cannabis patients in a large database: A descriptive analysis by Mitchell L. Doucette, David J. Casarett, Dipak Hemraj, David J. Grelotti, D. Luke Macfarlan, Emily Fisher

“…We note patients often report more than one medical condition, suggesting that the reasons for using medical cannabis may be more complex medically than previously understood.…”
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The effect of different teaching models on improving nursing humanistic care competencies: a network meta-analysis by Xiao Meixia, Xiong Qin, Jiang Rong, Li Lingxia, Fu Wenhao

“…The Lasswell Teaching Mode was more effective than the Carolina Teaching Mode, Micro-video Teaching Mode, and Balint Teaching Mode. …”
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Advanced photodetector for hybrid PET-MRI systems [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by K Isayev, N Sadigova, O Rasulov

“…Advances in production technology have led to the development of more sensitive and efficient photodiodes, which are critical for applications requiring precision, such as medical imaging. …”
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Cervical cancer screening uptake among women living with HIV in the era of universal test and treat policy in Malawi: results from the 2020–2021 Malawi population-based HIV impact... by Chrispin Mandiwa, Mattia Sanna, Wayne Gao

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the uptake of cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among WLHIV in Malawi. Methods This study was based on nationally representative data from the 2020–2021 Malawi Population-based HIV Impact Assessment, which included a sample of 1696 WLHIV aged 15 years and older. …”
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