Long‐Term Incidence of Dementia Following Transient Ischemic Attack: A Longitudinal Cohort Study by Vasileios‐Arsenios Lioutas, Gina Peloso, Jose Rafael Romero, Hugo Aparicio, Mitzi Gonzales, Amy Werry, Dibya Himali, Jayandra Himali, Ayantika Banerjee, Saptaparni Gosh, Vasan S. Ramachandran, Alexa Beiser, Sudha Seshadri

“…Results The study matched 297 participants with TIA, 141 (47%) men, mean age 72.7±7.7 years, with 1485 controls without TIA. People with TIA were more likely to have hypertension, coronary heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. …”
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4SQR-Code: A 4-state QR code generation model for increasing data storing capacity in the Digital Twin framework by Ababil Islam Udoy, Muhammad Aminur Rahaman, Md. Jahidul Islam, Anichur Rahman, Zulfiqar Ali, Ghulam Muhammad

“…Objectives: The main objective of this work is to increase the data storage capacity of QR Codes in the IIoT domain. Methods: In the first part, we have introduced a 4-State-Pattern-based encoding technique to generate the proposed 4-State QR (4SQR) Code where actual data are encoded into a 4SQR Code image which increases the data storage capacity more than the traditional 2-State QR Code. …”
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New insights into smoking and urinary tract infections during pregnancy using pregnancy‐pair design: A population‐based register study by Hanna P. Wallin, Mika Gissler, Päivi E. Korhonen, Mikael O. Ekblad

“…The study sample consisted of all singleton pregnancies (n = 723 433) of women giving birth between January 2006 and December 2018 in Finland. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin with Methylprednisolone as First-line Therapy in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: A Prospective Cohort Study by Navya S Manugu, Manisha V Gadhiraju, Kodandapani Yerroju, Phanibhushan Chelamkuru, Venkata Subba Rao Kolla

“…Materials and methods: This prospective cohort study was carried out between August 2021 and July 2022. …”
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Evaluating UV exposure and skin cancer prevention behaviours in Canada: a national population-based cross-sectional study by Ivan V Litvinov, Sandra Peláez, Amina Moustaqim-Barrette, Hibo Rijal, Santina Conte, Mahan Maazi, Johnny Hanna, Alexandra Sarah Victoria Kelly, Alicia Belaiche, Alyson McKenna, François Lagacé

“…This study provides a comprehensive overview of recent prevalence and trends in sun protection and UV exposure in Canada.Methods Using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), we examined sun-protective behaviours and UV exposure in a sample of over 77 000 individuals aged ≥18 years during 2011–2018. …”
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Sex differences in the association between muscle mass or strength and nutrition status in chronic hemodialysis patients by Yosuke Tayama, Tomonari Ogawa, Yoshimi Konishi, Kanae Takahashi, Koichiro Fujii, Ayumi Shintani, Hajime Hasegawa

“…Women exhibited a nonlinear relationship, distinct from men, suggesting that women may require more robust nutritional management compared with men. …”
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Tracking nanoplastics in drinking water: a new frontier with the combination of dielectrophoresis and Raman spectroscopy by Marta Fadda, Alessio Sacco, Korinna Altmann, Dmitri Ciornii, Frank Milczewski, Miguel A. Bañares, Raquel Portela, Andrea Mario Giovannozzi, Andrea Mario Rossi

“…These included certified reference polystyrene beads ranging from 800 to 60 nm in diameter, as well as polydisperse NPs, more representative of real samples in terms of size distribution and polymer type, such as polyethylene (450 nm), polypropylene (180 nm), and polyethylene terephthalate (100 nm). …”
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Determinants of Ecological Decisions of Users of Single-Family Houses in Poland in the Field of Energy Generation by Łukasz Kuźmiński, Joanna Dynowska, Rafał Nagaj, Sergiy Kozmenko, Tomasz Norek, Marcin Rabe, Andrzej Gawlik, Katarzyna Widera

“…We have brought together new methods and ways of farming in these areas into one broad concept, called the conclusion of sustainable development. …”
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The Expression Profile of MicroRNAs in Small and Large Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by Václava Černá, Pavel Ostašov, Pavel Pitule, Jiří Moláček, Vladislav Třeška, Martin Pešta

“…MicroRNAs are small noncoding molecules involved in posttranscriptional gene expression regulation, influencing processes on cell and tissue levels, and are actually in focus due to their potential to become diagnostic or prognostic markers in various diseases. Methods. Tissue samples of AAA patients and healthy controls were collected, from which miRNA was isolated. …”
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Tuberculosis preventive therapy for people living with HIV: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Mercedes Yanes-Lane, Edgar Ortiz-Brizuela, Jonathon R Campbell, Andrea Benedetti, Gavin Churchyard, Olivia Oxlade, Dick Menzies

“…We compared efficacy, safety, completion, and drug-resistant TB risk for currently recommended TPT regimens through a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized trials.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from inception through June 9, 2020 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing 2 or more TPT regimens (or placebo/no treatment) in PLHIV. …”
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Impact of Electronic Transition and Prefilled Templates on Drug Prescription Compliance: Retrospective Study by Aurélien Lambert, Benoit Hombourger, Julia Salleron, Fadila Chergui, Catherine Vallance, Nadège Nicolas, Marie Moussouni, Lounisse Cherif, Emile Chenot, Céline Gavoille, Vincent Massard

“…Furthermore, the study revealed a marked shift in prescribing behaviors, with electronic prescriptions tending to be more concise yet more numerous, suggesting an impact on medication management and patient adherence, which warrants further investigation. …”
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Role of salivary Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) in the regulation of biomechanical process following mandibular advancement with a twin block appliance-a prospective observat... by Tulika Tripathi, Navneet Singh, Veena GV, Bhawna Mahajan, Priyank Rai

“…The development of a panel of salivary biomarkers could offer a more comprehensive understanding of the biological processes involved in mandibular advancement and growth, leading to more precise and customized treatment plans.…”
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Elevation of miR-210 Expression and Mean Arterial Pressure as Early-onset Pre-eclampsia Biomarkers, while Elevation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 as Late-onset Pre-eclampsia Biom... by Nelvianti Nelson, Yusrawati Yusrawati, Joserizal Serudji, Jamsari Jamsari, Arni Amir, Afriwardi Afriwardi, Erry Gumilar

“…This study was conducted to compare miR-210 expression, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 levels between early-onset pre-eclampsia (EOPE) and late-onset pre-eclampsia (LOPE). METHODS: Pregnant women with EOPE (20–34 weeks) and LOPE (35 weeks to term) were included in this cross-sectional comparative study, and their blood samples were collected. miR-210 expression was quantified with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), MAP was measured using sphygmomanometer, while MMP-2 levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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Bridging past and present: exploring Cannabis traditions in Armenia through ethnobotanical interviews and bibliographic prospecting by Manica Balant, Teresa Garnatje, Daniel Vitales, Marine Oganesian, Joan Vallès, Nina Stepanyan-Gandilyan, Airy Gras

“…Conclusions The recent decline in the medicinal use of Cannabis contrasts with earlier periods when access to pharmacological remedies was limited, and societal views of the plant were more positive. This shift can be partly attributed to the impact of legal restrictions. …”
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Pain Neuroscience with exercise versus Biomedical Education with Exercise for treatment of Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Sidhant Silan, Bhawna Verma, Umesh Yadav, Kusum Yadav

“…It has been noted that exercise has traditionally been a primary treatment approach for shoulder disorders, but more recently, Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Biomedical Education (BME) programs have shown promising effects in decreasing patients’ pain and disability. …”
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A higher incidence of cardiovascular complications in hyperthyroid patients with Graves’ disease in comparison to hyperthyroid patients with subacute thyroiditis by Ana Šešek, Simona Gaberšček, Katja Zaletel, Edvard Pirnat, Katica Bajuk Studen

“…Patients with Graves’ disease were more severely hyperthyroid and had more adverse cardiovascular risk factors.…”
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Influence of Dental Pain and Tooth Sensitivity on the Intention to Quit Smoking among Schoolchildren by Muhammad Nazir, Hassan AlAbdullah, Muhanad Alhareky, Asim Al-Ansari, Jehan Alhumaid

“…To evaluate the association between oral health problems and sociodemographic factors with the intention to quit smoking and join the tobacco cessation program among schoolchildren. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study included a sample of 10–12 grade male students from public high schools in different cities of the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Impact of the National Vaccination Strategy on the Prevalence of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> and Its Serotypes Among Clinically Healthy Children Under Six Years of Age During a... by Ivelina Trifonova, Victoria Levterova, Ivan Simeonovski, Magi Ivanova, Nadia Brankova, Todor Kantardzhiev

“…Positive samples were typed using relevant kits, and 76 serotypes/serogroups of <i>S. pneumoniae</i> were identified. …”
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The correlation between airborne pollen and asthma in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoya Wang, Bo Liu, Yujie Yang, Jimin Li, Ziyan Tian, Jinwei He, Yuanxia Li

“…Sensitivity analysis and Egger's test showed no significant publication bias.ConclusionAirborne pollen is a notable risk factor for childhood asthma, and tree pollen exposure may be more dangerous than grass and weed pollen exposure. …”
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Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa by Assegid Hellebo, Andre Pascal Kengne, Amarech Obse, Naomi Levitt, Bronwyn Myers, Susan Cleary, Olufunke Alaba

“…Future endeavours should examine these determinants more broadly and formulate integrative strategies to ameliorate diabetes self-care.…”
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