Societal values for health inequality aversion via vaccine and non-vaccine interventions in Canada – a benefit trade-off analysis by Prof Beate Sander, Dr Shehzad Ali, Dr Sharmistha Mishra, Dr Beate Sander

“…Therefore, the objective of our study was to elicit Canadians’ aversion to reduce health inequalities, and whether these preferences varied when evaluating interventions specific to infectious diseases. Methods: We conducted three online surveys among representative samples of adult Canadians to elicit value judgements about reducing health inequality between populations with the highest and lowest income (i.e., household income quintiles) vs. improving overall health irrespective of its distribution (i.e., life expectancy). …”
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Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: associations between CSF biomarkers, clinical symptoms, and outcome after shunt surgery by Majd Saadaldeen, Anna Jeppsson, Per Hellström, Kaj Blennow, Henrik Zetterberg, Carsten Wikkelsø, Mats Tullberg

“…Results Higher NFL correlated with more pronounced impairment in all clinical tests, i.e. included measures of gait, balance, cognition and urinary incontinence (rp=0.25–0.46, p < 0.05). …”
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Development of Professional Competencies in IT-specialists by Anatolii V. Karpov, Aleksandr A. Karpov, Sergei O. Prisyazhnyuk

“…The first group included persons with up to 1.5 years of experience; the second — with 3 to 4 years of experience; the third — with 7 or more years of experience. Quantitatively, the first group included 72 respondents, the second group consisted of 64 participants, and the third group involved 43 people. 74% of the total number of the entire sample were male, 26% were female. …”
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Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Digital Mammography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Mammography in the Preoperative Assessment of BI-RADS III and above Les... by Jini Joseph, KG Ramakrishnan, Rekha Narayanan

“…Aim: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of CEM, Digital Mammography (DM), and DBT in assessing cancer detection rate in dense breasts. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 53 patients in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) Calicut, Kerala, India, from October 2022 to September 2023. …”
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Impact of Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome Staging on Myocardial Infarction Outcomes: A Retrospective Analysis of 2.7 Million Patients by Ronny Shabtai, Marlon Villaga Gatuz, Adam Folman, Maguli S. Barel, Rami Abu-Fanne, Dmitry Abramov, Mamas A. Mamas, Ariel Roguin, Ofer Kobo

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of CKM syndrome severity on outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective analysis was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample database from 2016 to 2019. …”
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A Typology of Sistan\'s Vernacular Housing in Terms of Open and Closed Space Formation by Zohreh Oveisi Keikha, Hosseinali Kavosh, Abolfazl Heidari, Jamshid Davtalab

“…Proper identification and categorization of the different types of architecture can help better understand, preserve and protect various spaces and find modern and effective designing methods. Developed via field measurements, observations and library research, this article is the result of the study of local housing samples from 20 selected villages in Sistan (located on a low flatland in the southeastern parts of Iran and north of Sistan and Baluchistan Province whose fabric is rich and valuable) using the descriptive-analytical research methodology. …”
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Trust and Privacy Concerns Among Cancer Survivors Who Did Not Visit a Research Website Offering Free Genetic Counseling Services for Families: Survey Study by James A Shepperd, Colleen M McBride, Weihua An, Jingsong Zhao, Rebecca D Pentz, Cam Escoffery, Kevin Ward, Yue Guan

“…(3) Could we identify profiles of nonresponders that would guide the development of future interventions to encourage engagement in health websites for families affected by inherited cancers? MethodsA sample of survivors who were eligible to access the website yet did not respond to the study invitation was identified by linking study IDs to the Georgia Cancer Registry information. …”
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Association of eating behavior with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women: An observational study by Mari A Kuutti, Matti Hyvärinen, Hannamari Lankila, Pauliina Aukee, Enni-Maria Hietavala, Eija K Laakkonen

“…Design: A cross-sectional, observational study was performed using a population sample of 1098 Finnish women aged 47–55 years. Methods: Eating behavior, food consumption frequency, demographical, gynecological, and physical activity variables were assessed using self-report questionnaires. …”
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Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study by Laura M. Harris-Lane, Mitchell Sheehy, Courtney A. Loveless, Joshua A. Rash, David P. Storey, Gregory K. Tippin, Vikas Parihar, Nick Harris

“…The majority of Veterans who currently use cannabis engaged in two or more higher-risk MC use behaviours (60.2%; LRCUG recommendation #12). …”
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Clinical education during a crisis lived experiences of nursing students in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic by Elsa Nilsson, Lina Pousette, Lina Emmesjö, Mikaela Ridelberg

“…The aim of this study is therefore to highlight the essence and understanding of the experiences of nursing students undertaking nursing education in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative interview study of nine nursing students recruited through a convenience sample. …”
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Study on the correlation between oxidized low- density lipoprotein and oxidized high- density lipoprotein with type 2 diabetes complicated by pulmonary tuberculosis by Jing Gui, Feng Wang, Chuang-Yue Hong, Yu Fu, Hui Yang, Yu-Mao Cai

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that oxLDL ≥2362U/L~<4724 U/L (more than 2 times higher than the control group) and oxHDL ≥ 26 μg/L (more than 4 times higher than the control group) were relative risk factors for PTB. …”
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Thoracic dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders: A systematic review. by Nicola R Heneghan, Richard Smith, Isaak Tyros, Deborah Falla, Alison Rushton

“…Extracted data included summary data: sample size and characteristics, outcomes, and timescales to reflect disorder state. …”
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The Clinical and Vascular Characteristics of RNF213 c.14576G>A Variant-Related Intracranial Major Artery Disease in China by Weiyang Cheng, Sufang Xue, Fang Wu, Xiaowei Song, Qiang Huang, Haiqing Song, Jian Wu

“…Compared to the patients without the c.14576G>A variant, the variant group had more female, less symptomatic patients, and more possibility of having collateral vessels in vascular imaging. …”
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Reported reasons for breakdown of marriage and cohabitation in Britain: Findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3). by Kirsten Gravningen, Kirstin R Mitchell, Kaye Wellings, Anne M Johnson, Rebecca Geary, Kyle G Jones, Soazig Clifton, Bob Erens, Michelle Lu, Chenchit Chayachinda, Nigel Field, Pam Sonnenberg, Catherine H Mercer

“…We present prevalence estimates of, and differences in, reported reasons for recent breakdown of marriages and cohabitations in Britain.<h4>Methods</h4>Descriptive analyses of data from Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3), a probability sample survey (15,162 people aged 16-74 years) undertaken 2010-2012, using computer-assisted personal interviewing. …”
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Olympic combat sports and mental health in children and adolescents with disability: a systematic review of controlled trials by Youngjun Lee, Flavia Guidotti, Flavia Guidotti, Laura Capranica, Caterina Pesce, Valentin Benzing, Janet Hauck, Simone Ciaccioni, Simone Ciaccioni

“…More substantial, longer-term trials would be required to validate these findings, explain the processes, and evaluate safety. …”
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An Outbreak of a New Coronavirus Infection COVID-19 in an Educational Institution in Moscow by L N Mazankova, E R Samitova, I M Osmanov, N A Dracheva, V G Akimkin

“…A descriptive epidemiological method was used. Statistical data processing was not carried out due to the small sample size. …”
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Trends and Disparities in Firearm Injuries Among Emerging Adults: A 15-Year Analysis of Emergency Department Admissions in the U.S. by Morayo O. Akande, MPH, Jason T. Carbone, PhD, Michael G. Vaughn, PhD, Dylan B. Jackson, PhD, Cassandra K. Crifasi, PhD, MPH

“…This study examines trends, intent-specific patterns, and disparities in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries among this high-risk age group. Methods: Data were from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (2006–2020), analyzing emergency department admissions for firearm injuries among participants aged 18–24 years. …”
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Physical Activity Is Associated With Decreased Epigenetic Aging: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study by Farah Ammous, Mark D. Peterson, Colter Mitchell, Jessica D. Faul

“…In this study, we assessed the association between self‐reported moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) in participants of the Health and Retirement Study, followed biennially for 12 years from 2004 to 2016. Methods Leukocyte DNA methylation was measured from venous blood samples collected in 2016 and second‐generation epigenetic clocks (GrimAge, PhenoAge and DunedinPACE) were used to assess EAA. …”
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The impact of carbohydrate quality index on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women by Emine ELİBOL, Sevdenur Eski, Edanur Gez, Gizem Çamdeviren

“…Further research with larger samples and longitudinal studies is needed to explore the causal relationship between carbohydrate quality and menopausal outcomes.…”
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Methodological Considerations and Effectiveness for Ecologically Valid Mental Fatigue Inducement in Sports: A Systematic Review by Chao Bian, Suzanna Russell, Ana Mali, Elke Lathouwers, Kevin De Pauw, Jelle Habay, Špela Bogataj, Bart Roelands

“…Methods The review was registered on the PROSPERO database (CRD42024577183). …”
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