Psychometric validation of the continuum beliefs of mental illness scale (CB-MIS) and its associations with stigma by Lina-Jolien Peter, Thomas McLaren, Samuel Tomczyk, Holger Muehlan, Silke Schmidt, Georg Schomerus

“…However, there is a lack of multidimensional and validated measures, not entirely relying on vignettes. Methods To develop such a scale, a pool of 37 items adapted from other studies on continuum beliefs, was initially examined in expert discussions and a convenience sample (N = 227, M age=32 years, 80.6% female). …”
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Ultrasound diagnostics of traumatic pancreatitis at combined trauma by O. A. Alekseyechkina, E. Ya. Dubrov, D. A. Kosolapov, V. M. Abuchina

“…To estimate state of the pancreas in patients with combined trauma, to detect signs of traumatic pancreatitis.Material and methods. Analysis of ultrasound data in 680 patients with combined trauma was carried out. …”
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Managing Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy in Indonesia: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Hypoallergenic Milk Formulas from the Private Payers’ Perspective by Ana Teresa Paquete, Rui Martins, Mark P. Connolly, Badriul Hegar, Zakiudin Munasir, Stephanus Stephanus

“…**Objectives:** This study aims to compare the cost-effectiveness of extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with _Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus_ Gorbach Goldin (EHCF+LGG), extensively hydrolyzed whey formula (EHWF), amino acid formula, and soy formula in the first-line management of cow’s milk protein allergy in non-breastfed children in Indonesia. **Methods:** A trial-based decision analytic cohort model was adapted to simulate the occurrence of cow’s milk protein allergy symptoms or being symptom free. …”
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The theoretical cognition and research paradigm of land system science by LONG Hualou, CHEN Kunqiu, ZHENG Yuhan, ZHANG Yingnan

“…The research paradigm of land system science has gradually transformed from knowledge and phenomenon description to the simulation and prediction of complex land systems, which emphasizes the integration of multidisciplinary theories and methods as well as understanding the local-distant coupled interactions of land systems based on the integrated multiscale analysis of expanding boundaries, and focuses on the construction of large-scale quantitative land system models to provide comprehensive and dynamic integrated analysis, prediction and simulation of its dynamic mechanisms, integrated effects and future scenarios and risks, and appeals for an opening scientific collaboration in the era of big data.…”
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OSTEOSARCOMA HAS NOT BECOME ATTENTION TO SOCIETY PROFILE OF OSTEOSARCOMA PATIENTS AT DR. SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL SURABAYA "A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY” by Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Mouli Edward, Muhammad Hardian Basuki, Yunus Abdul Bari, Yesa Suwandani

“…It expects to show survival rates of osteosarcoma patient, so it can be a reference for searching the problems in the treatment of osteosarcoma cases and helps to decide treatment for osteosarcoma. Research Methods: Descriptive retrospective study, conducted on osteosarcoma patients at Dr. …”
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Self-Care Interventions as a Health Technology for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Study in Iran by Zahra Yousefi Malekroodi, Seyed Ali Majidi, Amirmohammad Taalipasand

“…Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between social support, perceived stress, and self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Rasht. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 384 participants were selected from a population of 40,000 people with type 2 diabetes in Rasht city, using the Karjesi and Morgan table. …”
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A descriptive study of syphilitic uveitis in patients treated at tertiary hospitals in Johannesburg by Kashmira Rawjee, Mokokomadi A. Makgotloe

“…Setting: The study was conducted at the ophthalmology departments of two tertiary hospitals in Johannesburg. Methods: A retrospective descriptive case series of patients admitted for treatment of syphilitic uveitis at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospitals. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugar on color phenotype and anthocyanin synthesis in the spathe of Zantedeschia hybrida by LÜ Chengcong, ZHANG Le, ZHAO Meng, ZHANG Zijun, HUANG Shasha, JIN Xuehua

“…[Objective] This study aims to reveal the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin synthesis and coloration in the spathe of Zantedeschia hybrida regulated by exogenous sugars, which can provide theoretical basis for the development of postharvest preservation technology of cut flowers. [Methods] The cut flowers of pink Z. hybrida were used as materials to study the effects of glucose, mannose, mannitol, and GHG (mix of glucosamine hydrochloride and glucose) on the color phenotype, anthocyanin content, and expression of the genes related to their synthesis at 333 mmol/L, 499 mmol/L, and 666 mmol/L, respectively. …”
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Effects of a Total Motion Release (TMR®) Protocol for the Single Leg Squat on Asymmetrical Movement Patterns by Nickolai JP Martonick, Craig P McGowan, Russell T Baker, Lindsay W Larkins, Jeff G Seegmiller, Joshua P Bailey

“… # STUDY DESIGN Descriptive Cohort (Laboratory Study). # METHODS Twenty participants (10 female, 10 male) with self-identified bilateral differences of 10 points or greater on the TMR® scoring scale were recruited for the study. …”
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Investigating the Association between Healthy Eating Index and Early Childhood Caries in Iranian Preschool Children: A Case-Control Study by Maryam Mehrabkhani, Taraneh Movahhed, Mohsen Nematy, Melika Hoseinzadeh, Homeira Mohammadi

“…Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the association between dietary Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and ECC in children living in Mashhad, Iran. Methods: In the current case-control study, 732 preschool children (aged 3–6 years) were examined for dental caries and then categorized into two groups of children with ECC, or who were Caries-Free (CF). …”
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Влияние курсового приема L-орнитин- L-аспартата на фиброз и стеатоз печени у больных ассоциированной с нарушениями метаболизма жировой болезнью печени (неалкогольной жировой болезн... by Е. V. Garanina

“…An impact study of the LOLA course therapy on inflammation, steatosis and liver fibrosis biomarkers in MAFLD.Materials and methods. A total of 90 patients were divided between two cohorts. …”
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Design of an Integrated Model for Video Summarization Using Multimodal Fusion and YOLO for Crime Scene Analysis by Sai Babu Veesam, Aravapalli Rama Satish

“…The current approaches suffer from occlusions, cross-camera person re ID and small-scale weapon detection, leading to the lack of a complete and inaccurate summary. Moreover, these methods are not very robust against changing environments and do not incorporate much feedback for continuous improvement operations. …”
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Burden of HPV-induced diseases and cost effectiveness of catch-up vaccination in Czech Republic: a model-based study by Vojtech Kamenský, Lukáš Dostálek, Martin Rožánek, Aleš Tichopád, Roman Prymula, Ivana Šarkanová

“…This study analyses the health and economic impacts of HPV-associated diseases in the Czech Republic and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a catch-up vaccination program. Methods Utilizing a Markov multistate model, the study assesses the lifetime impacts and costs related to HPV infections. …”
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Single-center experience and evaluation of rare ıntracranial abscesses in childhood by Nihal Yildiz, Zeynep Gökçe Gayretli Aydin

“…This study aimed to examine the demographic, clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings in children with IA. Methods Children admitted to the pediatric infection service with a diagnosis of IA between 2011 and 2022 were included in the study. …”
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Electrochemical skin conductance to assess peripheral neuropathy in rheumatic diseases with or without type 2 diabetes using sudoscan by Osama M. I. Mohamed, Nagwa M. M. Ali, Mohammed O. Ibrahim, Dana Sarmini, Farah Ibrahim, Mariam Al Hosany

“…The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of PN in patients with RDs with or without Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: A Cross-sectional cohort study, data extracted from patients medical records started in September 2023 to January 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. …”
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Gender differences in perioperative complications following carotid endarterectomy: A retrospective analysis by Abdullah Burak Balci, Omer Faruk Rahman, Hasan Tezcan, Suleyman Yazici, Nihan Kayalar

“…The primary objective is to assess the potential effects of gender on perioperative events in hospital. Material and Methods: At Başakşehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, patients aged 18 and over who underwent CEA between September 2020 and November 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Workload Comparison of Contemporary Interval Throwing Programs and a Novel Optimized Program for Baseball Pitchers by Brittany Dowling, Christopher M Brusalis, John T Streepy, Alexander Hodakowski, Patrick J Pauley, Dave Heidloff, Grant E Garrigues, Nikhil N Verma, Glenn S Fleisig

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Three publicly available ITPs from prominent sports medicine institutions were analyzed. …”
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Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy on the Posterior Shoulder Muscles Differ Based on the Athlete’s Soreness Response by Jack H Trainer, Matthew Pascarella, Ryan W Paul, Stephen J Thomas

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional laboratory study # Methods Fifty-five healthy individuals were assessed on a subjective soreness scale before and after a five-minute percussive therapy session on the dominant arm posterior rotator cuff muscles. …”
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Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of high tibial osteotomy in treating knee instability: An updated systematic review by Mustamsir Edi, Aji Aulia Pandu, Adiwangsa Ahmad Abdilla, Akmalizzan Azfar Ahnaf

“…This systematic review aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of HTO in improving knee stability and function. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using Cochrane Central, PubMed, MEDLINE, and ProQuest databases for studies published between 2000 and June 2024. …”
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Center of Pressure Velocity and Dynamic Postural Control Strategies Vary During Y-Balance and Star Excursion Balance Testing by Kristen L Jagger, Brent Harper

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Twenty-one participants (9 females, 12 males, mean age 24.5±1.2 years) performed three trials in each direction (anterior-AN, posteromedial-PM, and posterolateral-PL) on each balance test during one session. …”
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