Therapeutic effect of proprioceptive dolphin assisted activities on health-related quality of life and muscle tension, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in major depressive... by Brigita Kreivinienė, Laura Šaltytė-Vaisiauskė, Sonata Mačiulskytė

“…IntroductionThe case analysis method is widely used in evaluating dolphin assisted activities due to the lack of research participants. …”
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AI-enhanced rapid diagnostic testing platform for mass opisthorchiasis screening by Prem Junsawang, Anchalee Techasen, Kannika Wiratchawa, Yupaporn Wanna, Phattharaphon Wongphutorn, Chanika Worasith, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Sahan Bulathwela, Thanapong Intharah

“…Recent advancements in immunochromatographic methods have led to the development of a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) based on urinary antigens. …”
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Comparison of Removal Characteristics of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants Using Ozone and UV-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes in the Downstream of Nakdong River by Woorim Lee, Changdong Seo, Jaedon Shin, Yunho Lee, Heejong Son

“…However, for non-Cl-containing aliphatic and aromatic OPFRs, more than 90% removal efficiency was achieved at a specific ozone dose of 1.5 mgO3/mgDOC. …”
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Serum cytokines levels in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive and obstructive coronary arteries by D. A. Vorobyova, I. V. Kologrivova, T. E. Suslova, V. V. Ryabov

“…A greater increase in proinflammatory cytokines in patients with MINOCA may indicate a more aggressive atherosclerosis course and lead to plaque destabilization followed by ischemic event.…”
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Comparative effectiveness of different transarterial embolization therapies alone or in combination with local ablative or adjuvant systemic treatments for unresectable hepatocellu... by Konstantinos Katsanos, Panagiotis Kitrou, Stavros Spiliopoulos, Ioannis Maroulis, Theodore Petsas, Dimitris Karnabatidis

“…Heterogeneity-adjusted effective sample sizes were calculated to evaluate information size for each comparison. …”
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Incidence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Skin Symptoms of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines by Karnsinee Thanborisutkul, Prapasri Kulalert, Kanthida Methaset, Sira Nanthapisal, Tibet Chunthatikul, Nathamon Phangpanya, Phenpraphatson Charoenying, Worakamon Atsawutmangkru, Suphatsara Srijaroen, Patcharaporn Punyashthira, Orapan Poachanukoon

“…Controls were randomly sampled from vaccinated individuals who reported no adverse events and were matched by the type of vaccine (1 case:2 controls). …”
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Association between female genital mutilation/cutting and caesarean delivery in singleton births across Sub-Saharan Africa by Demisu Zenbaba, Sylvester Okeke, Deborah Okeke-Obayemi, Sanni Yaya

“…Women who have undergone FGM/C are more likely to experience complications during delivery, such as obstructed labour, fistulas, and excessive bleeding. …”
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Clinicians’ Perceptions and Potential Applications of Robotics for Task Automation in Critical Care: Qualitative Study by Jiafeng Song, Rishika Iytha Sridhar, Darlene Marie Rogers, Cheryl Hiddleson, Carolyn Davis, Tina Lynn Holden, Shanna Ramsey-Haynes, Lisa Reif, Julie Swann, Craig S Jabaley, Mary Gullatte, Rishikesan Kamaleswaran

“…Future research should involve broader, more diverse clinician samples and investigate the long-term impact of robotic assistance on patient outcomes while also incorporating patient perspectives to ensure ethical, patient-centered adoption of robotic technology.…”
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Caracterización clínica epidemiológica del bajo peso al nacer en el área de salud Mayarí by Mirsa Bárcenas González, Reynier Soria Pérez, Niumila Merencio Leyva, Ramón Palencia Tamayo, Maria Cristina Roblejo Belett, María Cristina Roblejo Belett

“…The universe was composed of 540 children born in 2010 and the sample was represented by 30 low birth weight infants. …”
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Type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer: genetic causality explored via Mendelian randomization by Qiuhong Ke, Yongbing Huang, Libin Cheng, Chaolin Lin, Linhua Zhao, Wulong Huang, Zhisheng Chen, Yimin Xu, Yipiao Huang, Lanlan Cai, Bin Lin, Rui Tang

“…There is a specific gap in knowledge regarding the causal nature of the relationship between T2D and CRC, which this study aims to address using a more robust approach. To fill this gap, we employed Mendelian randomization (MR), a method that uses genetic variants as instrumental variables (IVs) to infer causality, providing clearer insight into the genetic links between T2D and CRC. …”
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Association of maternal folic acid supplementation and offspring MTRR gene polymorphism with congenital heart disease: a hospital-based case-control study in Han population by Liuxuan Li, Jun Ou, Yige Chen, Qian Chen, Manjun Luo, Tingting Wang, Yingfan Zhang, Jiabi Qin

“…Furthermore, maternal FAS may help to offset some of risks of CHD due to offspring MTRR genetic variants. However, more studies with prospective designs and larger samples are needed to confirm our findings. …”
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Investigating Potential Gender Differences in ChatGPT-Diagnosed Clinical Vignettes by Anjali Mediboina, Meghana Bhupathi, Keerthana Janapareddy

“…CONCLUSION: While the AI's responses were generally accurate and complete, the observed misdiagnoses of conditions such as PSVT and eating disorders highlight the need for a more thorough examination of potential biases in AI-driven chatbots. …”
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Dairy intake and cognitive function in older adults in three cohorts: a mendelian randomization study by Natalia Ortega, Nick J. Mueller, Abbas Dehghan, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Armin von Gunten, Martin Preisig, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Marco Vinceti, Trudy Voortman, Nicolas Rodondi, Patricia O. Chocano-Bedoya

“…We performed a one-sample Mendelian randomization using two-stage least-squares regression. …”
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Construction of a nomogram prediction model for the pathological complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: a study based on ultrasound and clinicopathologi... by Pingjuan Ni, Yuan Li, Yu Wang, Xiuliang Wei, Wenhui Liu, Mei Wu, Lulu Zhang, Feixue Zhang

“…All patients underwent surgical resection after NAC6 and the samples were sent for histopathological and immunohistochemical examination. …”
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Integrated peripheral blood multi-omics profiling identifies immune signatures predictive of neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade efficacy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Hao Zhang, Wenjie Wu, Meng Wang, Jie Zhang, Chuanbin Guo, Guojun Han, Lin Wang

“…The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model for neoadjuvant PD-1 therapy response in HNSCC patients using exclusively liquid biopsy approaches-namely, peripheral blood immune profiling (CyTOF) and plasma cytokine panels (Olink). Methods In a prospective trial involving 50 HNSCC patients treated with neoadjuvant tislelizumab plus chemotherapy, peripheral blood samples were collected pre- and post-treatment. …”
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HIIT versus MICT in MASLD: mechanisms mediated by gut-liver axis crosstalk, mitochondrial dynamics remodeling, and adipokine signaling attenuation by Dongkun Deng, Lin Xu, Yufei Liu, Chang Li, Qingfeng Jiang, Jiaming Shi, Shuo Feng, Yunhua Lin

“…It is noteworthy that HIIT was more effective in improving mitochondrial function in MASLD than MICT (P < 0.001). …”
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Determinants of tetanus immunization among pregnant women where tetanus has not been eliminated: a multilevel analysis of 6 countries by Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Habtamu Geremew, Lamrot Yohannes Abay, Adugnaw Bantie Kebie, Mulat Belay Simegn

“…BackgroundTwo or more doses of the tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine in pregnancy afford the fetus passive immunity and reduce neonatal mortality by 96%. …”
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The mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between childhood trauma and the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder by Motahhareh Kargar Shooroki, Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh, Azra Mohammadpanah Ardakan

“…A non-random convenience sample of 300 participants was selected. Data were collected using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale-Modified for BDD (BDD-YBOCS), and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). …”
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Evaluating hepatitis B screening, prevalence, vaccination coverage, and linkage to care in Abuja, Nigeria: insights from a cross-sectional study by Ogechukwu MaryAnn Akabuike, Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Nkiruka Lynda Uzoebo, John Erwat, Onyinyechi Agukwe, Kingsley Ngong, Amos Dangana, Kenneth Enwerem, Idris Nasir Abdullahi

“…Vaccination uptake declined with each subsequent dose, but more older participants completed the third dose. …”
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Faktor Risiko Asma Pada Murid Sekolah Dasar Usia 6-7 Tahun di Kota Padang by Afdal ., Finny Fitry Yani, Darfioes Basir, Rizanda Machmoed

“…If seeing the increased incidence of asthma, genetic factors might not play a role solely, but the environmental factors might play moreObjective The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the risk factors of asthma in elementary school children aged 6-7 years in Padang.Methods This research is cross sectional study in 20 elementary schools in Padang during June until November 2009, total sample of 879 students. …”
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