Oxidative stress and antioxidant status among the elderly in Jakarta by Novi Silvia Hardiany, Daniya Qanita Amani, Jasmine Virginia Anjani, Prima Christin Natalia, Rheina Tamara Tarigan

“…Objective: This study aimed to assess oxidative stress levels, measured by malondialdehyde (MDA), and antioxidant status, including catalase, reduced glutathione (GSH), and vitamin C, in the elderly population of Jakarta. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 91 elderly participants from three sub-districts in Jakarta. …”
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Analysis of Calcaneal Bone Mineral Density (cBMD) in Healthy College Students by Jason E. Bennett, Tricia M. Austin, Ann M. Hayes, Mark F. Reinking

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional design # Methods This cross-sectional study recruited a convenience sample of HCS at one institution. …”
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Insecticide-treated nets utilization and influencing factors on middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional study by Egbobe JohnPaul Otuomasiri, Magnus Michael Sichalwe, Ezaka Ephraim Ibeabuchi

“…This study explored factors influencing insecticide-treated net (ITN) utilization among middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November 2020, using systematic sampling to recruit 238 participants from three schools in Southeastern Nigeria. …”
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Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries? by Kevin Bill, Patrick Mai, Lasse Mausehund, Sigurd Solbakken, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G. Kersting

“… # Study Design Controlled laboratory cohort study # Methods Three-dimensional biomechanics of 48 adolescent female handball players were recorded during a handball-specific sidestep cut. …”
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Data stochasticity and model parametrisation impact the performance of species distribution models: insights from a simulation study by Lambert, Charlotte, Virgili, Auriane

“…The SDM performances were inspected by statistical metrics, model composition, shapes of relationships and prediction quality. …”
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Factors involved in the recruitment and retention of voluntary blood donors in South Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo), results from a qualitative study by Susanne Mbaka Ngunza, Isabelle Aujoulat

“…Our study therefore aimed to explore the motivational factors and perceptions involved in voluntary blood donation in South Kivu. Materials and methods We conducted 20 individual interviews, and three focus group discussions were conducted with a total of 26 volunteer donors. …”
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Hip Adduction and Abduction Strength Profiles Among Bantam, High School, Juniors, and Collegiate American Ice Hockey Players by Morgan L. Olson, Gary Schindler

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional cohort study. # Methods A questionnaire of demographic data, hockey, and injury specific information was completed by all subjects. …”
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Comparison between ELISA and PCR for Detection of Epstein - Barr virus in children with acute cervical lymphadenitis by Nazim Khan, Neeraj Narayan Mathur, Sunil Kumar Singh Bhadouriya, Balvinder Singh Arora, Nidhi Chaudhary, Dhriti Khullar

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the diagnostic utility of EBV DNA detection as an adjunct to serological diagnosis of primary EBV infection. Materials & Methods: In this hospital based cross sectional study 30 patients below 18 years of age with acute cervical lymphadenitis were included. …”
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Psychiatric Symptoms in Acute Intermittent Porphyria - Case Report and Course of Treatment Using Placebo by Waldemar Kosiba, Dominika Prystacka-Szar, Jakub Siemko, Wojciech Kupczak

“…Aim:  The aim of this paper is to highlight the difficulties in diagnosing psychiatric symptoms during an acute attack of porphyria, which significantly complicate its treatment, and to consider the possibility of using placebo as one of the elements in the diagnostic and therapeutic plan in order to optimize treatment and avoid complications by using smaller doses of narcotic drugs. Review methods:  A thorough analysis of research studies available on PUBMED was conducted using the following keywords: acute intermittent porphyria; porphobilinogen; depression; anxiety disorders; psychiatry; placebo. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Titanium Zirconium and Titanium Dental Implants under Immediate Functional Loading in Posterior Mandibular Region by Aditi Verma, Kaushal Kishor Agrawal, Pooran Chand, Ramashanker, Shuchi Tripathi, Deeksha Arya

“…Hence, the study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of Ti-Zr and Ti dental implants under immediate functional loading in the mandibular posterior region. Methods: Forty participants fulfilling the predetermined selection criteria were randomly grouped based on dental implant used; Titanium zirconium (Ti-Zr):20, and Titanium (Ti):20. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Ruxolitinib vs Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis in Spain by María Teresa Gómez-Casares, Juan Carlos Hernández-Boluda, Antonio Jiménez-Velasco, Joaquin Martínez-López, María Giovanna Ferrario, Irmina Gozalbo, Joana Gostkorzewicz, Rudi Subirá

“…The objective of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of ruxolitinib vs best available therapy (BAT) in MF patients in Spain. **Methods:** A decision-tree and Markov model were adapted to the Spanish setting to assess the cost-effectiveness of ruxolitinib vs. …”
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Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents with Different Types of Socialization by Elena N. Volkova

“…The purpose of this article is to study the components of adolescents’ psychological well-being as related to different types of socialization. Methods. The diagnostic complex of the study included the 20-item version of the EPOCH questionnaire (Kern et al., 2016) and the prosocial behaviour scale from the Success and Difficulty Questionnaire for Children 11–17 years old (SDQ, Goodman et al., 2005), adapted for Russian-speaking sample. …”
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Link between bilaterality and type 2 inflammation in respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartomas: A two-center retrospective cohort study. by Yujin Heo, Sang Duk Hong, Hyo Yeol Kim, Gwanghui Ryu, Kyung Won Kwon, Yong Gi Jung

“…This study analyzes the clinical features of surgically treated sinonasal REAH and investigates disease characteristics based on bilaterality, particularly in relation to type 2 chronic rhinosinusitis.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective analysis included patients with REAH who underwent endoscopic surgery and received pathological confirmation between November 2008 and November 2023. …”
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Prognostic factors in severe dengue patients: A multi-center retrospective cohort study. by Cheng-Hsun Yang, Ing-Kit Lee, Yi-Chun Chen, Wen-Chi Huang, Jui-Chi Hsu, Chien-Hsiang Tai, Chung-Hao Huang, Chun-Yu Lin, Yen-Hsu Chen

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of SD and identify independent risk factors associated with mortality among SD patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective study was conducted at two medical center hospitals between 2002 and 2019, involving patients aged ≧18 years with laboratory-confirmed SD.…”
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Genomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses of Amorphophallus albus provides insights into the evolution and resistance to southern blight pathogen by Longfei Duan, Longfei Duan, Jianfeng Qin, Gaoxin Zhou, Chuan Shen, Baofu Qin

“…IntroductionAmorphophallus albus, a perennial herb in the Araceae family, is a valuable cash crop known for its high production of konjac glucomannan and high disease resistance.MethodsIn this study, we present a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome assembly of A. albus using a combination of PacBio HiFi sequencing, DNBSEQ short-read sequencing, and Hi-C technology. …”
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An exploration of the research framework for the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition under the perspective of spatial production by LI Jingjing, FENG Yingbin, GU Lei, LI Yue

“…[Objective] The exploration of feature identification, pattern judgment, and mechanism response in the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition is a key link in studying the complex correlation characteristics and multiple causal problems of land use transition, which is also a scientific problem that urgently needs to be solved in the land system. [Methods] This study utilized literature collection to categorize the development stage, characteristics, and pattern changes of the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition from the perspective of spatial production, systematically analyzed the influencing factors of the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition under spatial production, and attempted to construct a driving mechanism framework to explore the regulatory strategies and application directions. …”
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The impact of genetic polymorphisms of IL28B gene on the efficacy of antiviral therapy of the chronic hepatitis C by using the standard Interferon-<i>α</i> by A. V. Lapshin, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, P. O. Bogomolov, I. G. Nikitin, O. O. Znoyko

“…To analyze the predictive value of the genetic polymorphisms in rs8099917 and rs12979860 loci of the IL28В gene for the assessment of the efficacy prognosis of the combined antiviral therapy on the basis of the standard Interferon of the patients with Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC).Materials and Methods. The study of IL28B genetic polymorphisms was conducted in 66 patients with HCV who did not receive the treatment earlier. …”
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The impact of smartphone addiction on exercise patterns: a systematic review by Siti Kotijah, Ah Yusuf, Rizki Fitryasari P K, Ronal Surya Aditya, Binarti Dwi Wahyuni, Reem Iafi AlMutairi, Fitriana Kurniasari Solikhah, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan

“…By synthesizing existing evidence, it provides a comprehensive understanding of how excessive smartphone use influences physical activity levels and overall well-being. Methods: A systematic review following PRISMA principles was conducted. …”
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Effects of three kinds of growth regulators on flowering and branch physiological characteristics of Paeonia rockii by LIU Jiamiao, TANG Hong, ZHU Jiachen, TAO Xuanlin, XUE Nana

“…[Objective] The study aims to explore the effects of three kinds of growth regulators on the flowering and branch physiological characteristics of Paeonia rockii and to provide theoretical basis for the chemical regulation of flowering traits of P . rockii. [Methods] With ‘Xiangyabai’ from Guantangou P . rockii Cultivation Base in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province as the material, three kinds of growth regulators (IAA, GA3, and 6-BA) at concentrations of 100, 300 and 500 mg/L were sprayed on the leaves before flower bud differentiation, with water as the control. …”
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Sarcopenia as a Prognostic Factor of Hepatotoxicity and Lower Survival Rate in Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer by A. A. Klunichenko, A. P. Seryakov, A. A. Seryakova, S. M. Demidov

“…Evaluation of sarcopenia’s effect on hepatotoxicity in patients with locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer (PC).Materials and methods. A retro-prospective study included 66 patients (30 men and 36 women) with locally advanced and metastatic PC receiving chemotherapy treatment in the form of gemcitabine monotherapy and in combination with platinum, taxanes, fluoropyrimidines in standard chemotherapy protocols. …”
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