Observed reductions in Schistosoma mansoni transmission from large-scale administration of praziquantel in Uganda: a mathematical modelling study. by Michael D French, Thomas S Churcher, Manoj Gambhir, Alan Fenwick, Joanne P Webster, Narcis B Kabatereine, Maria-Gloria Basáñez

“…<h4>Background</h4>To date schistosomiasis control programmes based on chemotherapy have largely aimed at controlling morbidity in treated individuals rather than at suppressing transmission. …”
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Assessing sport commitment: the development and preliminary validation of recreational sport commitment questionnaire by Arthur Ling, Eng Wah Teo, Ngien Siong Chin

“…Abstract Background Presently, where inactivity is an overarching problem globally, participation in recreational sports activities has become an important outlet for promoting healthy lifestyles. …”
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The diabetic paradox differs in patients with prediabetes and normal glucose regulation after colorectal surgery by John D. Mannion, Assar Rather, Adrianne Fisher, Margaret McEvilly, Kelly Gardner, Gary Siegelman

“…It is unknown if excess complications occur equally among all patients without diabetes and if hyperglycemia or inflammatory indices are the best markers of postoperative complications. Methods In this retrospective review of medical records, postoperative infections, acute kidney injury (AKI), and composite in-hospital complications were measured after colorectal surgery in patients with varying states of preoperative glucose metabolism. …”
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Evaluation of Lateral Triangular Flaps When Combined With Bilateral Superficial Epigastric Artery Flap for Shaft-only Penile Reconstruction by Ashraf El Eebaie Mohamed, MD, PhD, Ahmed Abdelsalam Hafez Hamza, MD, PhD, Mohammed Ahmed Hussein, MD, PhD

“…Background:. Phalloplasty represents a challenging complex genital reconstruction surgery. …”
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Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress and associated risk factors among out-of-school girls in western Kenya. by Philip Spinhoven, Susan Nungo, Anna Maria van Eijk, Elizabeth Nyothach, Linda Mason, David Obor, Daniel Kwaro, Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Garazi Zulaika

“…<h4>Background</h4>Many adolescent girls drop out of school in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Exploring the accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay in detecting lymph node tuberculosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zi-Ke Chen, Zhao Wu, Ting Ye, Chao-Yang Lin, Xu-Guang Guo

“…<h4>Background</h4>The Xpert MTB/RIF assay has exhibited high diagnostic efficiency in detecting lymph node tuberculosis (LNTB). …”
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The construction of a psychometric instrument for the educational role enactment of attending physicians in teaching hospitals by Ling-Chun Ou, Yu-Chih Lin

“…Abstract Background Attending physicians exhibit varied patterns in enacting educational roles, but no standardized framework or measurement tools currently exist to evaluate these roles and associated behaviors. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Functional Movement Screen™ with a Modified Scoring System for Young Adults with Low Back Pain by Khalid Alkhathami, Yousef Alshehre, Sharon Wang-Price, Kelli Brizzolara

“…# Background Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints in individuals who seek medical care and is a leading cause of movement impairments. …”
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Global Update and Trends of Hidden Hunger, 1995-2011: The Hidden Hunger Index. by Julie C Ruel-Bergeron, Gretchen A Stevens, Jonathan D Sugimoto, Franz F Roos, Majid Ezzati, Robert E Black, Klaus Kraemer

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This analysis evaluates the change in hidden hunger over time in the form of one composite indicator-the Hidden Hunger Index (HHI)-using an unweighted average of prevalence estimates from the Nutrition Impact Model Study for anemia due to iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and stunting (used as a proxy indicator for zinc deficiency). …”
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Geoelectrical Signatures of Reactive Mixing: A Theoretical Assessment by U. Ghosh, T. L. Borgne, D. Jougnot, N. Linde, Y. Méheust

“…Yet the development of noninvasive methods to monitor mixing processes remains an outstanding challenge. …”
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GLP-1R Agonists and Their Therapeutic Potential in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, a Systematic Review of the Literature by Lena Thin, Wei Ling Teh

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have revolutionized weight loss and shown anti-inflammatory actions in several experimental models of colitis. …”
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Epitope-based antibody development against metalloproteinases and phospholipases A2 from Deinagkistrodon acutus venom by Haiting Zhu, Yuexin Pan, Zhiyuan Tai, Mingqian Wang, Xia Liu, Xiaodong Yu, Qiyi He

“…Abstract Background: Deinagkistrodon acutus, or the hundred-pace snake, poses severe health risks due to its venom. …”
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Hyperhydration of breast and skin cancers: effects on thermophysical tissue properties in clinical hyperthermia with water-filtered infrared-A radiation (wIRA) - an updated review by Helmut Piazena, Peter Vaupel

“…Background Water contents (Cw) of soft tissues are different and influence (a) the absorption of water-filtered infrared-A radiation (wIRA) used in superficial hyperthermia, (b) key parameters of the Pennes’ bioheat transfer equation, and (c) characteristics of heat exchange within and between tissues.Aim The effect of Cw on these parameters has been quantified for normal skin, female breast and corresponding malignancies with Cw values up to ≈ 1.6 times higher.Methods Literature data on spectral absorption and reduced scattering coefficient, density, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, diffusivity and effusivity of normal tissues and malignancies have been correlated with respective tissue water contents. …”
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A New Genre of Digital Texts That Explore Children’s Frame of Mind, Health Literacy Skills, and Behavioral Intentions for Obesity Prevention by Valerie A. Ubbes

“…<b>Background:</b> This project focuses on the relevance of using a health literacy approach to educating children about obesity prevention. …”
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CD155 as a prognostic and predictive biomarker in acute myeloid leukemia by Ashraf Zeidan Abdalla, Salah Mabrouk Khallaf, Asmaa Mohammed Zahran, Nehal Adel Rayan, Ahmed Refaat Abd Elzaher

“…Abstract Background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous hematological malignancy with different molecular and genetic alterations. …”
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Training Load, Fatigue, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in Male Collegiate Handball Players: A Two-Season Prospective Cohort Study by Anwar Ali S Syed, J David Mathew James

“…Background. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries represent a significant issue in competitive handball, frequently resulting in prolonged absence and diminished athletic performance. …”
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Fracture Resistance of Provisional Crowns: A Finite Element Analysis of a Semi-Permanent Resin—A Pilot Study by Nadine Kamel, Pascale Habre

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Fracture resistance is crucial for provisional crowns, especially under high-stress conditions like bruxism. …”
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Retention Protocols and Factors Affecting Retainer Choice among Iraqi Orthodontists by Mushriq F. Abid, Ali M. Al-Attar, Akram F. Alhuwaizi

“…Background. To identify the most common retention protocols practiced by Iraqi orthodontists using a specially designed e-survey. …”
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Diabetes Control and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation by Sameer Kassem, Adnan Zaina, Nili Stein, Ibrahim Naoum

“…<i>Background</i>: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Objective and subjective outcomes following implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation for the correction of myopia by Gaurav Kapoor, Vijay Kumar Sharma, Prabhjot Singh, Deepti Sahran, Sankalp Seth, Vikas Ambiya, Nidhi Kalra, Avinash Mishra

“…BACKGROUND: Implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation has gained popularity as a surgical option for the correction of high myopia. …”
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