Adapting sensory integration theory terminology into Estonian based on the assessment tools Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration, Sensory Profile 2, and Adolescent/Adult Sensory... by Hanna-Maria Põldma, Grete Eiche, Jaanika Savolainen, Kristiina Puura, Õie Tähtla

“…The adaptation of the tests provided the possibility of establishing the basis for a functional and professional sensory integration theory terminology in Estonian.…”
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Effect of adjunctive intraoral balance appliance in the usual care of patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders using Korean medicine in South Korea: study protocol f... by Jae-Heung Cho, Hyungsuk Kim, Woo-Chul Shin, Se yun Kim, Whisung Cho, Jaehyun Park, Won-Seok Chung, Mi-yeon Song

“…Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles and associated structures, often leading to pain, dysfunction and a significant impact on quality of life. …”
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Role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management: A scoping review. by Bonaventure Amandi Egbujie, Peter Arthur Delobelle, Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane, David Sanders, Brian van Wyk

“…Models of CHW care included facility linked nurse-led CHW coordination, facility-linked CHW led coordination and standalone CHW interventions without facility interaction.<h4>Conclusion</h4>CHWs play several roles in T2DM self-management, including structured education, ongoing support and health system advocacy. …”
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The Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway in Huntington's Disease by Siddhartha Mitra, Steven Finkbeiner

“…A number of potential mechanisms that link compromised ubiquitin-proteasome pathway function and neurodegeneration have been proposed and may offer opportunities for therapeutic intervention.…”
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NIR‐II AIEgens for High‐Contrast Intravital Fluorescence Angiography: Recent Advances and Prospects by Zhijun Zhang, Xue Li, Hao Yang, Caifa You, Kui Ren, Zengming Yang, Miaomiao Kang, Dong Wang, Ben Zhong Tang

“…Accurate visualization of vascular structures, as well as real‐time monitoring of hemodynamic parameters and molecular profiles associated with vascular function, are therefore crucial for early diagnosis and preventive interventions of vascular diseases. …”
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Flistory and prospects of development of methods of osteosynthesis and osteosynthesis of the humerus diaphysis by K. I. Khorak, P. G. Kogan, A. R. Lyakh, D. V. Stafeev

“…Taking into account the rather long periods of consolidation of fragments, rehabilitation of patients with this type of pathology implies the use of devices capable of providing stable fixation and the possibility of early restoration of upper limb functions for fastening bone fragments. As a rule, revision surgical interventions include excision of scars from the interfragmental area or corticotomy, removal of deformation (if present), rimming of the medullary cavity and intramedullary osteosynthesis, to which, in rare cases, fixation with a short plate may additionally be applied. …”
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The Female Athlete by Schwalm LC, Bäcker S, Weisser B, Kusche-Vihrog K

“…For the entire cohort, the SBT mini values were not changed after the intervention. Interestingly, the improved vascular function correlated with greater performance gains for subjects under 45 yrs (r=-0.636; p=0.019 and r=-0.771; p=0.003). …”
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Inpatient compliance with levothyroxine timing: a clinical audit of administration practices and patient knowledge by Nadia Ibrahim, Bilal Kahara, Nehmiea Melese, Hafiz Nasir, Kamal Naser

“…Further planned interventions include flagging thyroxine for annual medication review and monitoring adherence to guidelines.…”
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Implementation of hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study from a multi-professional perspective in the Global-PPS net... by Ines Pauwels, Ann Versporten, Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Silvia Figueiredo Costa, Herberth Maldonado, Ana Paula Matos Porto, Shaheen Mehtar, Herman Goossens, Sibyl Anthierens, Erika Vlieghe

“…While the Global-PPS provided a valuable tool for education and implementation, contextual barriers often hindered the translation of findings into targeted interventions. Four themes influenced AMS implementation, “institutional support and resource allocation”, “AMS team functioning, roles, and expertise”, “adoption and integration of AMS recommendations”, and “data-driven decision-making” as a cross-cutting theme. …”
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Brain Morphology in Mass Murderers: An In-Depth Exploration by Ana Starčević, Aleksandra Ilić

“…This review examines the brain morphology of mass murderers, focusing on structural and functional abnormalities in brain regions involved in aggression, decision-making, and emotional regulation. …”
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The glymphatic system: A new insight into the understanding of neurological diseases by Junbo Liao, Zhihan An, Quan Cheng, Yaxue Liu, Yibing Chen, Zhangjie Su, Ahsan Muhammad Usman, Zhi Tang, Gelei Xiao

“…This review elaborates on the anatomical structures of the GS, including the perivascular space, aquaporin 4 (AQP4) channels, and the meningeal lymphatic system, as well as their functional dynamics, to elucidate the GS's waste clearance mechanism. …”
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Epidemiology and hospitalization costs of chronic kidney disease in Romania by Ildiko Aliz Bradacs, László-István Bába, László Lorenzovici, Andreea Mihaela Precup, Szabolcs Farkas- Ráduly, Gyongyi Tar, Vasile Nastase, Lucia Georgeta Daina, Raul Bozu, Gyula Jozsef Nagy, Dimitrie Cristian Siriopol, Dorel Sandesc, Ovidiu Horea Bedreag, Florin Buicu, Gabriel Mircescu, Gener Ismail

“…Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease or chronic renal failure is a progressive condition defined as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for longer than 3 months. …”
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Assessment of the attractiveness of a region for coffee production: the case of Karo Regency by Syahbudin Hasibuan, Zulkarnain Lubis, Sri Ariani Safitri, Zahraturrahmi Zahraturrahmi, Marizha Nurcahyani

“…Data were collected using interviews, structured questionnaires, and field observations. A total of 110 respondents participated, including farmers, community members, and agribusiness actors. …”
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Symptom network analysis of pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms and quality of life: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in Xinjiang, China, 2023–2024 by Sufeila Shalayiding, Weicui Meng, Xiaoting Wang, Bahedana Sailike, Ting Jiang

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the specific symptom network relationships and core symptoms of pregnant women's pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms and quality of life by themselves and among the three, using a network analysis methodology that integrates the early, middle and late stages of pregnancy, in order to deepen the understanding and to guide precise health interventions. Methods From February 2023 to January 2024, a convenience sampling method was used to conduct a cross-sectional study of 1,349 pregnant women in a tertiary hospital in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China using the Patient Health Questionnaire Depressive Symptom Cluster and the Stress in Pregnancy and Health-Related Quality of Life Scale, to construct a network to perform network estimation, and to determine core nodes of the network structure based on the centrality indexes. …”
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Emotional processing as mechanism of change in brief good psychiatric management for borderline personality disorder: results of a randomized controlled trial by Ueli Kramer, Loris Grandjean, José Blanco Machinea, Hélène Beuchat, Setareh Ranjbar, Yves de Roten, Jean-Nicolas Despland, Philippe Conus, Stéphane Kolly

“…Conclusions Overall, brief GPM is not different from TAU in terms of reduction in borderline symptoms, but it may produce reduction in relationship problems between months 2 and 4 into the brief intervention. Change in emotional processing in an experimental context may function as mechanism of change of brief GPM. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of malocclusion among students in special needs schools in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Biruk Girma Bekele, Zelalem Aniley, Aynishet Adane, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun, Simegnew Handebo, Semira Ali, Abebe Muche

“…Abstract Background Malocclusion is one of the most common oral health conditions globally, following dental caries and periodontal disease. It affects both function and appearance and can lead to psychological distress, social challenges, and an increased risk of dental diseases. …”
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Targeting gut microbiota as a therapeutic target in T2DM: A review of multi-target interactions of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics with the intestinal barrier by Keyu Chen, Han Wang, Xiaofei Yang, Cheng Tang, Guojie Hu, Zezheng Gao

“…These mechanisms include the restoration of gut microbiota structure, upregulation of intestinal epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation, enhancement of tight junction protein expression, promotion of mucin secretion by goblet cells, and the immunosuppressive functions of regulatory T cells (Treg) and M2 macrophages. …”
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A Mobile App (Joint Effort) to Support Cannabis Use Self-Management and Reinforce the Use of Protective Behavioral Strategies: Development Process and Usability Testing by José Côté, Patricia Auger, Gabrielle Chicoine, Jinghui Cheng, Sylvie Cossette, Guillaume Fontaine, Christine Genest, Shalini Lal, Judith Lapierre, M Gabrielle Pagé, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Geneviève Rouleau, Billy Vinette, Didier Jutras-Aswad

“…Six steps were followed: (1) focus groups were conducted to identify needs and preferences regarding CU interventions; (2) a matrix of change objectives was used to select target behaviors and determinants; (3) theory-based intervention methods and practical applications were selected; (4) focus groups were held to validate the intervention structure and examples of tailored messages; (5) preliminary intervention content was created; and (6) the intervention content was transposed into a mobile app prototype. …”
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KiKli Fit: Insights into the Development and Practice of a Physical Activity Program in Pediatric Cancer by Lisa Hillebrech, Lars Rehbein, Ann Christin Schneider, Sara Müller, Christina Schindera, Katharina Eva, Valentin Benzing

“…Methods First, a needs analysis was conducted through 14 qualitative interviews with patients to gather insights into their preferences and requirements for a PA intervention. Second, ward staff participated in an online questionnaire to identify structural and systemic opportunities and barriers to implementing such an intervention. …”
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Selection of experimental animals and modeling methods in developmental dysplasia of the hip research by Yu Rao, Gonzalo Saiz-Gonzalo, Prateeksha Prateeksha, Anmin Wang, Hongxin Shi, Weiguo Wang, Chuan Li

“…Evaluation techniques such as radiography, microcomputed tomography, MRI, and ultrasound are employed to image bony and cartilaginous structures. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses provide insights into cellular and extracellular matrix changes, while gait assessments evaluate functional deficits and pain-related behaviors. …”
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