Predictors and development patterns of approximal caries: a retrospective cross-sectional radiographic assessment by Fatma Yilmaz

“…Abstract Background The varied presentation of approximal caries in clinical practice complicates their prediction. …”
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Textbook outcomes in the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration of choledocholithiasis: a new comprehensive quality evaluation criterion by Da Teng, Yue Xu

“…BackgroundThe textbook outcome (TO) is an innovative composite criterion that encompasses multiple perioperative events. …”
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Cardiovascular outcomes 50 years after antenatal exposure to betamethasone: Follow-up of a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. by Anthony G B Walters, Greg D Gamble, Caroline A Crowther, Stuart R Dalziel, Carl L Eagleton, Christopher J D McKinlay, Barry J Milne, Jane E Harding

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality, but there is limited evidence regarding their effects on long-term health. …”
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What constitutes a ‘successful’ recovery? Patient perceptions of the recovery process after a traumatic injury by David A Spain, Thomas G Weiser, Graeme Rosenberg, Sean R Zion, Emily Shearer, Natasha Abadilla, Alia J Crum

“…Background As the number of patients surviving traumatic injuries has grown, understanding the factors that shape the recovery process has become increasingly important. …”
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Organizational role stress, quality of work life, organizational citizenship behavior, and psychological well-being among university faculty members by Roshan Lal Dewangan, Tamaghna Goswami

“…Abstract Background This study introduces a rippleeffect model that links Quality of Work Life (QWL), Psychological well-being (PWB), Organizational Role Stress (ORS), and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) within Indian universities—a context seldom examined as an integrated system. …”
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Association between estimated glucose disposal rate and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. by Maojun Liu, Junyu Pei, Xinqun Hu, Xiaopu Wang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) is associated with risk of adverse outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Reproductive choices, mobile technology and social media: insights from Nigerian women’s family planning experiences by Idowu O. Ayodeji, Tosin O. Oni, Oladimeji Ogunoye

“…Abstract Background Nigeria’s contraceptive prevalence rate remains among the lowest in Africa, despite the proven benefits of contraception in preventing unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. …”
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MiR-145 encapsulated small extracellular vesicles inhibit colorectal cancer progression by downregulating fascin actin-bundling protein 1 expression by Yanxia Chen, Meijuan He, Lei Cui, Jianguo Zhang, Hanpeng Huang, Zhimin Tao

“…Methods Here we have developed a bioactive nanosized composite that utilizes human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), to carry tumor suppressor miR-145 alongside erbium-doped rare earth nanoparticles (ErNPs). …”
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Discrepancy between left ventricular hypertrophy by echocardiography and electrocardiographic hypertrophy: clinical characteristics and outcomes by Takao Kato, Moriaki Inoko, Yuta Seko, Yuhei Yamaji, Eisaku Nakane, Tetsuya Haruna, Yoshisumi Haruna

“…Background The clinical significance of the discrepancy between left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) by echocardiography and ECG remains to be elucidated.Methods After excluding patients who presented with pacemaker placement, QRS duration ≥120 ms and cardiomyopathy and moderate to severe valvular disease, we retrospectively analysed 3212 patients who had undergone both scheduled transthoracic echocardiography (echo) and ECG in a hospital-based population. …”
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Phosphorus recovery from domestic sewage sludge in the presence of waste grape pruning biochar by M. Piri, E. Sepehr

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Phosphorus is an essential and limiting nutrient for all living organisms. …”
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Correlation between hs-CRP-triglyceride glucose index and NAFLD and liver fibrosis by Yuhui Zhou, Hao Lin, Xiaochun Weng, Huifang Dai, Jing Xu

“…Abstract Background The novel serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index (CTI) has been recognized as an optimal parameter encompassing both insulin resistance (IR) and inflammation, which are potential mechanisms contributing to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). …”
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Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Reducing Cardiovascular and Renal Mortality, Morbidity and Inflammatory Outcomes in Various Patient Populations: A System... by Syed Hamza Haider, Areeka Irfan, Samir Mustafa Sheikh, Muhammad Omar Larik, Alishba Raza, Yumna Khabir

“…Background: The effect of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors on cardiovascular, renal, dyslipidemia, and inflammatory markers has not been analyzed simultaneously. …”
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Associations of neighbourhood walkability with patterns of device-measured stepping, standing and sitting by Christian J. Brakenridge, Elisabeth A.H. Winkler, James F. Sallis, David W Dunstan, Neville Owen, Takemi Sugiyama, Manoj Chandrabose

“…Abstract Background Neighbourhood walkability is known to be positively associated with self-reported and device-based measures of overall physical activity. …”
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Physical fitness and incident mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Matteo Bergmann, Yonas Endale Geda, Klaus Boes, Alexander Woll, Janina Krell-Roesch

“…Abstract Background Higher physical fitness is associated with various health outcomes, including decreased dementia risk. …”
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The influence of women's groups mobilisation on health emergency response: Evidence from the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. by Florence Wullo Anfaara, Erica S Lawson, Kilian Nasung Atuoye, Isaac Luginaah

“…<h4>Background</h4>The 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa showed that multiple response strategies are necessary to contain disease outbreaks in resource-constrained settings. …”
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Evidence for the selective reporting of analyses and discrepancies in clinical trials: a systematic review of cohort studies of clinical trials. by Kerry Dwan, Douglas G Altman, Mike Clarke, Carrol Gamble, Julian P T Higgins, Jonathan A C Sterne, Paula R Williamson, Jamie J Kirkham

“…<h4>Background</h4>Most publications about selective reporting in clinical trials have focussed on outcomes. …”
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Translation and validation of the caffeine use disorder questionnaire in Arabic by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Rabih Hallit, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit

“…Abstract Background Due to the elevated global prevalence of its consumption, and the detrimental health effects it can have, caffeine use disorder (CUD) should receive a great deal of attention from clinicians and the research community in Arab countries as an area of concern. …”
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Cognitive consequences of COVID-19: results of a cohort study from South America by Lucía Crivelli, Ismael Calandri, Nicolás Corvalán, María Agostina Carello, Greta Keller, Carlos Martínez, Micaela Arruabarrena, Ricardo Allegri

“…ABSTRACT Background: Neurological and psychiatric manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection have been reported throughout the scientific literature. …”
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Concerns of older patients and their caregivers in the emergency department. by Noortje Zelis, Sarah E Huisman, Arisja N Mauritz, Jacqueline Buijs, Peter W de Leeuw, Patricia M Stassen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Older emergency department (ED) patients often have complex problems and severe illnesses with a high risk of adverse outcomes. …”
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Micropattern Silk Fibroin Film Facilitates Tendon Repair In Vivo and Promotes Tenogenic Differentiation of Tendon Stem/Progenitor Cells through the α2β1/FAK/PI3K/AKT Signaling Path... by Kang Lu, Hong Tang, Yang Wang, Liyuan Wang, Mei Zhou, Gang He, Hao Lu, Chuyue Tang, Wan Chen, Xiaoqing Ma, Kanglai Tang, Zhongliang Deng

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