Understanding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccine acceptance in college-going students: Institutional-based cross-sectional study from Bihar State by Ekta Krishna, Shreyas Kumar Patil, Santosh Kumar Nirala, Bijaya Nanda Naik, Vijay Kumar, Chanda Mani Singh, Vijay Kumar

“…Improving knowledge regarding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccines will help in increased vaccine acceptance and prevention of cervical cancer. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 801 college-going students of Patna, Bihar, using a predesigned, semistructured, self-administered questionnaire. …”
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The Accuracy of Ankle Eccentric Torque Control Explains Dynamic Postural Control During the Y-Balance Test by Shojiro Nozu, Kristin A. Johnson, Tsukasa Tanaka, Mika Inoue, Hirofumi Nishio, Yuji Takazawa

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Twelve healthy subjects performed the PM-YBT, maximum voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) for both dorsiflexion and plantarflexion muscle strength, and then the torque control testing of the ankle. …”
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Post-Pandemic Inflation Dynamics: a Comparative Study of the Fiscal Theory in the Czech Republic and France by Makovský, Petr, Descubes, Irena, Hřebík, František

“…Objective: This study aimed to shed light on these complex dynamics, offering insights into the effectiveness of fiscal strategies in an environment where conventional monetary policies appear increasingly inadequate. Methods: The Fiscal Theory of Inflation offers a straightforward model to examine the financial exchanges between governments and the public within a two-day economic setting. …”
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Analysis of poisoning with OTC drugs for suicidal purposes among children and adolescents in Poland in the period 2012 - 2023 by Maria Kubicka, Paulina Polańska, Marta Gruszka, Martyna Zakrocka

“…This paper aims to analyze the prevalence, characteristics, and implications of drug poisonings in youth, focusing on social and mental health factors, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The study is based on retrospective data collected from Polish cities published between 2014 and 2023, examining hospital admissions, demographic trends, and poisoning agents. …”
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The moderating effects of physical activity on social anxiety and sleep disturbance: managing gaming disorder in young e-sports players by Serdar Solmaz, Mehmet İnan, Mustafa Yaşar Şahin

“…This study aims to examine the potential relationship between IGD, social anxiety, and insomnia, investigate the mediating role of social anxiety in this relationship, and explore the moderating role of physical activity in alleviating the negative effects of IGD.MethodsThe study involved 475 adolescent and young e-sports players aged 14–24, who typically engage in an average of 6 h of gaming per day. …”
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A collaborative parent-teacher model for religious moderation education in early childhood in Indonesia by M. Suyuti Yusuf, Hadi Pajarianto, Baso Sulaiman

“…The researcher selected three ECE institutions involving a total of 15 teachers and 15 parents. Methods: The study utilised the Discovering Cultural Themes model, which helped identify recurring patterns from prior analyses. …”
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Follow-up Care among Medicaid Patients with Schizophrenia treated with Antipsychotics in the Inpatient Setting by Amanda M. Farr, David M. Smith, Jacqueline A. Pesa, Zhun Cao

“…**Objectives:** The objectives of this study were to describe trends in and identify factors associated with post-discharge follow-up outpatient care among Medicaid enrollees with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotics. **Methods:** Adults administered oral or long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication during a hospitalization for schizophrenia were identified in the linked MarketScan® Hospital Drug and Multi-State Medicaid Databases. …”
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A Scoping Review of Preferences of Men Who Experienced Sexual Assault: Implications for Adaptation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies by Lydia Gamache, Laurence Dubé, Geneviève Belleville

“…Efficacy of TF-CBT could be improved by adapting interventions according to the empirical data detailing men’s preferences regarding psychological services. …”
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Characteristics of Low Back Pain Patients at The West Aceh Health Center for The Period January 2022 - June 2023 by Adico Notareza Aulia, Safrizal Rahman, Laila Apriani Hasanah Harahap

“…We conducted this study to ascertain the prevalence of low back pain cases in the general clinic of health centers in West Aceh Regency due to the rising incidence of LBP in the world. Methods: To identify the characteristics of LBP (Low Back Pain) patients in the general clinic of health centers in West Aceh Regency from January to June 2023, we utilized a descriptive study approach with a cross-sectional design. …”
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Integrated hip fracture care pathway (IHFCP): reducing complications and improving outcomes by Louise Heyzer, Rani Ramason, Joseph Antonio De Castro Molina, William Wai Lim Chan, Chen Yi Loong, Ernest Beng Kee Kwek

“…We aimed to evaluate how IHFCP improved process and outcome measures in these patients. Methods: A study was conducted over a five-year period on patients with acute fragility hip fracture who were managed on IHFCP. …”
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Periscapular Strength Profile Changes in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers Over the Course of a Season by Patrick S Pabian, Victoria Roach, Roselin Howard, Lauren Johnston, Ryan McGuire

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate periscapular strength profiles of Division I collegiate baseball players over the course of a season. # Methods This study was a retrospective data analysis of 18 Division I baseball pitchers. …”
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Effects of family socioeconomic status on the self-expectations of children under grandparenting in China by QiXuan Hu

“…The CFPS is a national, large-scale, multidisciplinary social tracking survey conducted by the Institute of Social Science Survey (ISSS) at Peking University.MethodsThe analysis drew on data from 4,946 children aged 6-16 and their families, collected from CFPS2016 to CFPS2018. …”
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Diagnostic value of cerebrospinal fluid levels of D-lactate, tumour necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6, -8, and -17 in suspected nosocomial meningitis by Sibel Yorulmaz Goktas, Arzu Yılmaztepe Oral, Emel Yılmaz, Emin Halis Akalın, Furkan Guvenc, Guven Ozkaya, Hasan Kocaeli, Seref Dogan, Selcuk Yılmazlar, Haluk Barbaros Oral

“…Introduction: This study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, IL-17, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and D-lactate levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of nosocomial meningitis patients. Methods: The CSF levels of cytokines and D-lactate were compared across 29 episodes of nosocomial meningitis, 38 episodes of pleocytosis (without meningitis) and 54 control subjects. …”
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Hyperhomocisteinemia, hypercysteinemia, glutamate excitotoxicity, taurine deficiency at hepatitis C by V. K. Pozdeev, N. V. Pozdeev, O. Ye. Nikitina

“…An estimation of metabolic disorders related to chronic course of hepatitis C.Material and methods. Total homocysteine (tHCy), total cysteine (tCys), total glutathione (tGSH) and free aminoacids (Asp, Asn, Glu, Gln, Tau, Ser) levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography in plasma of 55 hepatitis C patients and 14 healthy volunteers.Results. …”
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Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer: Evaluating Optimal Protocols for Preparation and Timing by Kai N. Holder, Jessica S. Mormol, Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Mary Ellen Pavone, Kara N. Goldman, Chen Yeh, Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, Lia A. Bernardi

“…Settings and Design: This was a retrospective cohort study of blastocyst stage NC-FET cycles from October 2019 to July 2021 at a single academic fertility centre. Materials and Methods: Protocols varied between cycles across three key parameters which were evaluated as primary predictors of cycle outcomes: (1) use of letrozole for mild ovarian stimulation/ovulation induction, (2) administration of exogenous ovulation trigger versus spontaneous luteinising hormone surge and (3) transfer timing based on ovulation trigger versus sequential progesterone monitoring. …”
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with febrile convulsions admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Nawaf A. Alghamdi, Ghadah I. Alhussin, Ghadah S. Alduhaimi, Fatmah Othman, Duaa M. Baarmah, Hamad A. Alkhalaf

“…The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children who have been diagnosed with FCs and admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included pediatric patients aged between 3 months and 5 years who presented to the emergency department of King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and were admitted to hospital with FC diagnosis during 2015 to 2021. …”
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Multiple machine learning-based integrations of multi-omics data to identify molecular subtypes and construct a prognostic model for HNSCC by Xiaoqin Luo, Chao Li, Gang Qin

“…Developing personalized treatment strategies based on the molecular heterogeneity of HNSCC is essential to enhance therapeutic efficacy and prognosis. Methods We integrated four HNSCC datasets (TCGA-HNSCC, GSE27020, GSE41613, and GSE65858) from TCGA and GEO databases. …”
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The effect of local propolis irrigation as an adjunct to scaling and root planning on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats (A biochemical and histological stu... by Khadeeja Mohammed Ali, Zewar Ahmad Saleh, Jalal Ali Jalal

“… Background and objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of local use of propolis (PRO) as adjunctive to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of alveolar bone loss in rats with ligature induced periodontitis (LIP). Material and methods: 60 male rats were divided into three groups of 20 rats: the control group (C) with no experimental periodontitis or treatment (gp1); ligature-induced periodontitis treated by SRP with a vehicle irrigation (dimethyl sulfoxide + physiological saline solution) group (gp2); and ligature-induced periodontitis treated by SRP with 10% PRO extract irrigation group (gp3). …”
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The Reliability and Validity of Gluteal Endurance Measures (GEMs) by B J Lehecka, Barbara S Smith, Todd Rundell, Thomas A Cappaert, Nils A Hakansson

“… # Study Design Cross-Sectional # Methods Sixty-eight males and females with and without recurrent low back pain aged 18-35 years were recruited from a university population. …”
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Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Preliminary Experience and Impact Analysis with a Medicare Advantage Population by Daniel J. Castillo, J. Brent Myers, Jonathan Mocko, Eric H. Beck

“…The selection of the site of care for scheduled interventions is driven by patient choice and, most often occurs in the patient’s home; unscheduled interventions are guided by a 5-point triage system and, based on acuity, may be treated in the home, primary care office, urgent care or, rarely, in an emergency department. **Methods:** An MIH team was assigned to deliver a care coordination program for a Medicare Advantage PPO (MAPPO) population (55% female, 71.2 years mean age), with risk assignment and interventions designed to affect potentially avoidable utilization of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), emergency department, and medical inpatient admissions. …”
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