The effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity on healthcare costs: a longitudinal cohort study by Younhee Kim

“…This study aims to evaluate the long-term healthcare costs associated with these behaviors using a longitudinal cohort. Methods This longitudinal cohort study used the Korean National Health Insurance Service—National Sample Cohort database (NHIS-NSC 2.0), covering 2002–2019. …”
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Comparison of clinicopathological characteristics of young and old North Indian patients of oral squamous cell carcinoma by G. Sharma, M. Kamboj, A. Narwal, A. Devi, J. Yadav, M. Sharma

“…Although the increased incidence of OSCC in the young is a cause of concern, so future multicentric studies with a larger sample size are warranted, to shed more light on the behavior and prognosis of OSCC in the young.…”
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Histopathological finding as a prognostic factor of the surgical treatment outcome in colorectal cancer by Sečen Svetozar, Moljević Nebojša, Vuković Milivoje, Somer Ljiljana

“…The histopathological elements analyzed included: the hsitological tumor type grading according to Duke, ie Astler-Coller, and tumor, nodes, metastases (TNM) staging in the examined sample of 100 patients. Results. Statistically significant prognostic factors of the outcome of surgical treatment were selected after multivariant analysis. …”
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The use of and satisfaction with health and care services for children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment by Kaia Kjørstad, Mari Hysing, Anders Dovran, Gertrud Sofie Hafstad, Børge Sivertsen

“…Objective: To examine the use of and satisfaction with health and care services in a sample of Norwegian children and adolescents (ages 5–18 years) with a history of maltreatment. …”
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Emerging adulthood, socioemotional variables and mental health in Spanish university students by José Luis Rodríguez-Sáez, Luis Jorge Martín-Antón, Alfonso Salgado-Ruiz, Miguel Ángel Carbonero-Martín

“…This paper not only describes the prevalence of symptoms of psychological distress, but also identifies protective (social support and emotional clarity) and risk (substance use) variables, highlighting the need for specific interventions in Spanish universities. Methods The sample included 727 students aged 18–29, who completed questionnaires on emerging adulthood, mental health (DASS-21), social support (MSPSS), emotional intelligence (TMMS-24), alcohol (AUDIT-C) and cannabis (CAST) use. …”
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Prevalence and concentration of pesticides in European waters: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. by Manuel Serrano Valera, Nuria Vela, Grasiela Piuvezam, Francisco Mateo-Ramírez, Isac Davidson Santiago Fernandes Pimenta, Isabel Martínez-Alcalá

“…., whose presence in natural ecosystems is not necessarily recent, but the development in latest years of new and more sensitive methods of analysis has allowed their detection. …”
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The impact of loneliness on depression among college students: the mediating role of problematic internet use and the moderating role of perceived social support by Zhang-Lian Xie, Kai-Peng Gan, Jun Li, Long-Wei Qin, Yi-Ting Wu

“…Our findings enhance our understanding of the complex interplay among loneliness, problematic internet use (PIU), and perceived social support in the mechanisms underlying depression in college students, and underscore the importance of addressing depression within interventions aimed at reducing loneliness. Methods The present study, using a sample of Chinese college students, investigates the impact of loneliness on depression and the roles of PIU and perceived social support in this relationship. …”
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Spinal needles versus conventional needles for fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules-A multicenter randomized controlled trial. by Kasper Daugaard Larsen, Gitte Bjørn Hvilsom, Tobias Vennervald Andersen, Preben Homøe, Finn Noe Bennedbæk, Jens Pedersen, Lena Bjergved Sigurd, Jens Jessen Warm, Katalin Kiss, Giedrius Lelkaitis, Luise Andersen, Marie Røsland Rosenørn, Laszlo Hegedüs, Annette Kjær Ersbøll, Anne Fog Lomholt, Mikkel Kaltoft, Christoffer Holst Hahn, Tobias Todsen

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is essential for evaluating thyroid nodules but often yields inadequate samples, leading to repeated procedures, increased discomfort, and higher costs. …”
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Serum calprotectin levels: A measure of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis by Pranshu Dhingra, Seema Gupta, Shivani Jaswal, Jasbinder Kaur, Sarabmeet Singh Lehl, Daljinderjit Kaur

“…Objectives: RA affects about 1% of adults in developed countries and prevalence is found to be three times more in women than men. RA is a leading cause of disability worldwide and it is estimated that up to 70% of patients with RA experience disability within 10 years of disease onset. …”
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The Impact of Synbiotics on the Bacterial Flora During the Course of Chronic Sinusitis by Karolina Goroszkiewicz, Grażyna Lisowska, Grażyna Stryjewska-Makuch, Olga Karłowska-Bijak, Maciej Misiołek

“…In the synbiotic group coagulase-negative staphylococci appeared more frequently. Patients in the synbiotic group required significantly less postoperative antibiotic therapy (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Correlation between Fasting Blood Glucose and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Patients with Diabetes by José Ander Asenjo Alarcón, Michiko Melissa Pérez Cunavi, José Alexander Pisco Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to correlate fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin in patients with diabetes at a level II hospital in Peru. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> an analytical, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 185 patients treated at a Level II hospital in Peru during 2023. …”
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Genetic variants and carotid atherosclerosis progression in familial hypercholesterolemia: a comprehensive review by Makhabbat Bekbossynova, Tatyana Ivanova-Razumova, Yerkin Azatov, Aliya Sailybayeva, Sadyk Khamitov, Gulnur Daniyarova, Kamila Akzholova

“…Incorporating information on FH mutations into risk assessment for atherosclerosis patients can help predict disease progression and cardiovascular outcomes more effectively.…”
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To Compare Reduction in Exacerbation of Severe COPD with Double Inhaled Therapy Plus Roflumilast Vs Double Inhaled Therapy Alone by Jahangir Ali , Rubina Aman ,Attiya Hameed , Hamza Masood

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Pulmonology department Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad, from 1-8-2019 to 1-8-2020. Materials and Methods: A total of 126 COPD (GOLD stage III and IV) patients, on dual inhaled therapy with Long-Acting Beta 2 Agonists (LABA) and Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS), who had one or more acute exacerbation in the preceding year were included in the study. …”
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Differences in the Faecal Microbiome in Schistosoma haematobium Infected Children vs. Uninfected Children. by Gemma Louise Kay, Andrew Millard, Martin J Sergeant, Nicholas Midzi, Reggis Gwisai, Takafira Mduluza, Alasdair Ivens, Norman Nausch, Francisca Mutapi, Mark Pallen

“…Some OTUs including Veillonella, Streptococcus, Bacteroides and Helicobacter were more abundant in children ≤ 1 year old compared to older children. …”
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COVID transmission-related concerns impact on physical activity behavior: data from the iCare study. by Eduardo Lucia Caputo, Paula Aver Bretanha Ribeiro, Kim L. Lavoie, Felipe Fossati Reichert

“…Notably, participants from Colombia (PR = 1.90; 95% CI: 1.09; 3.31), and the USA (PR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.01; 2.17) were more likely to report RPAC due to COVID-19 concerns. …”
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Prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tingting Wang, Yuan Liu, Zhanzhan Li, Kaihua Liu, Yang Xu, Wenpei Shi, Lizhang Chen

“…In addition, a nationwide epidemiological study is needed to confirm the prevalence estimates and identify more risk factors for IPV during pregnancy.…”
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Thyroid hormones and frailty in older adults: systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis by Wen-Chun Chia, Yang-Ching Chen, Shuang-ling Xiu, Sen-Te Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate (1) whether the association of thyroid hormone with frailty risk is linear or nonlinear and (2) which range of thyroid hormones or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is more associated with a higher risk of frailty in older adults. …”
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Mother’s lived experiences of preterm birth and neonatal care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study by Alhanouf Abdulrahman Alghamdi, Ather Yousef Althekrallah, Fatimah Abduljalil M. Sulayyil, Deema Saad Al Shawan

“…Methods: This study utilized a qualitative hybrid thematic analysis approach. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Perceptual Learning and Video Game Training for Adults with Monocular Amblyopia by Xiaolu Ming, Gantian Huang, Xiaohang Chen, Meng Liao, Longqian Liu

“…Future research should focus on refining training protocols to enhance both monocular and binocular visual function more effectively.…”
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Influence of odontogenic lesions on root development in impacted teeth: a cohort study by Selene Barone, Alessandro Antonelli, Antonio Madonna, Vincenzo Greco, Massimo Borelli, Francesco Bennardo, Amerigo Giudice, Lucia Cevidanes

“…This observational study aimed to evaluate the relationship between odontogenic lesions and root dilaceration in impacted teeth.MethodsThe sample size consisted of 22 impacted teeth divided into two groups: with odontogenic lesions (Group IwL) and without lesions (Group IwoL). …”
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